Median house price
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NSW · Yass Valley Council
Collector, 2581
Est. population · Jun 2025
391
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.3%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,200/wk
Employment rate
73.4%
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Yass Valley Council, Collector keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Desirability lands below average here: softer growth momentum and safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Collector snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
391
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#231
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
63rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 24.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6363rd in Australia
- State rank
- 2046th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #231 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #977 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
391(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +6.3% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +6.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +23
- Growth rank in NSW
- 75th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,200
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 135
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,967
- Employment rate
- 73.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 127 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.2%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault7
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis10
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences11
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,038
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 63th
School list
- Collector Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 22%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Church St At Lorn St
- Church St At Lorn St
- Church St Opp Lorn St
- Collector Rd At Marked Tree Rd
- Murray St Opp Bourke St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Oakdale Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Goulburn Base Hospital (33.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 205 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 CHURCH STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
2025· 2 proposals
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation6 O'SULLIVAN STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Manufactured home19 BOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
2024· 2 proposals
April 2024
- Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading3 GOULBURN STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks16 MURRAY STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; General industry; Farm building10 GEORGE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
October 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot2A BOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
May 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces15 BOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Shed23 BOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling7 LARK CLOSE COLLECTOR 2581Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of landBOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
2022· 5 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling23 BOURKE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
September 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Shed14 GEORGE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Farm buildings29 BREADALBANE ROAD COLLECTOR 2581Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development7 GOULBURN STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
March 2022
- Change of use1 MURRAY STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 GEORGE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
November 2021
- Other1 BRENNAN STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
August 2021
- Home business6 GEORGE STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces16 MURRAY STREET COLLECTOR 2581Determined
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development21 Murray Street, CollectorDetermined
May 2021
- Dwelling2153 COLLECTOR ROAD COLLECTOR 2581Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- The Ben Hall Sites - Bushranger Hotel24 Church Street, CollectorSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 46.7 km away).
Coalition 53.3%Labor 46.7%
9.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -9.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- CollectorLabor 46.1% · Coalition 53.9% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- GundarooLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)16.5 km away
- GunningLabor 41.1% · Coalition 58.9% TPP (2025)22.8 km away
- Sutton (Riverina)Labor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)28.4 km away
- DaltonLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)33.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Yass Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.