New South Wales · Postcode 2575
Colo Vale postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 89 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Colo Vale at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Colo Vale vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Colo Vale | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $430 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -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.
Colo Vale is a locality 89 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2575. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Wingecarribee.
According to the 2021 Census, Colo Vale has a population of 1,775 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 73 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Colo Vale includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 603 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Colo Vale scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Colo Vale is served by Colo Vale Public School.
Colo Vale is part of the Southern Highlands statistical area in New South Wales.
Colo Vale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2575 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,775 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $796/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 65.7 km² |
| Population Density | 27/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 603 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 73 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.4 |
| Longitude | 150.483333 |
| Distance from Sydney | 89 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Southern Highlands |
| Local Government | Wingecarribee |
| Federal Electorate | Whitlam |
| State Electorate | Wollondilly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 366 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 226 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 427 (24.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 472 (26.6%) |
| 65+ years | 297 (16.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 186 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 170 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 74 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 60 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 56 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 138 (23.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 256 (43.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 197 (33.1%) |
Schools in Colo Vale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Colo Vale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.