MOUNT COLAH
MOUNT COLAH Property Overview
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MOUNT COLAH Neighbouring Suburbs
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About MOUNT COLAH
Mount Colah is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 39.8km from CBD, about 94 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,816 with a density of 707 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,740,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1292 per 100,000, 0.19x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 33.78%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (31.83%) and Irish (9.60%), Chinese comprises 7.02%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Mount Colah has a house median of $1,740,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Mount Colah has a crime rate of 1292 per 100,000, which is 0.19x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Barker College, 2024 HSC results: 551 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 10 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 92.9 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Mount Colah has a population of 7,816, with Chinese comprising 7.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (33.78%), Aust (31.83%), Irish (9.60%), Scottish (9.44%), Chinese (7.02%).
Mount Colah is approximately 39.8km from Sydney CBD, about 40 minutes by car or 94 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.