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Colinton Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Colinton Compares
Colinton vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Colinton | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,100 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,232 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Colinton is a locality 290 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2626. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Snowy Monaro Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Colinton has a population of 115 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $2,100, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the NSW average.
Housing in Colinton includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,232, with 44 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Colinton scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Colinton is part of the Snowy Mountains statistical area in New South Wales.
Colinton Details
| Postcode | 2626 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 115 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,100/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $849/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,232 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 86.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 44 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.8698453 |
| Longitude | 149.1651801 |
| Distance from Sydney | 290 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | Snowy Mountains |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (4.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (3.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (30.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 43 (37.4%) |
| 65+ years | 24 (20.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (12.2%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (7.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 7 (6.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 11 (21.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (49.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (29.4%) |
Suburbs Near Colinton
Same Postcode (2626)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.