Collinsville
A mining-led economy sits alongside an older, low-density housing market in Collinsville. The suburb has 1,496 residents, a median age of 43 that is 3 years above the national comparison, and 31.6% of jobs in mining. Housing is 92.9% separate houses, while vacancy is 37.4% and weekly rent is $200, pointing to a small market where available homes can outnumber active demand. Compared with nearby Moranbah, Collinsville presents a more established, quieter profile rather than a higher-intensity resource centre. The 34.71 sq km area and 43.1 people per sq km support a spread-out town pattern, so car access and property condition matter more than urban amenity density.
Local council: Whitsunday
Population
1,496
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,271/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Collinsville suits buyers who value detached space and lower weekly holding costs, but without a current median house price, each property should be assessed against recent local sales. Separate houses account for 92.9% of dwellings, with 54.7% containing 3 bedrooms and 26.5% containing 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than apartments at 2.9%. Weekly rent is $200, and a mortgage payment of $1,083 per month is recorded. The 15.7% rent-to-income share is lower than the 19.7% mortgage-to-income share. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Collinsville provides more land and storage, but buyers should allow for car dependence, a 77.9% driver rate, and a 37.4% vacancy rate that may affect resale timing.
For Buyers
Collinsville suits buyers who value detached space and lower weekly holding costs, but without a current median house price, each property should be assessed against recent local sales. Separate houses account for 92.9% of dwellings, with 54.7% containing 3 bedrooms and 26.5% containing 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than apartments at 2.9%. Weekly rent is $200, and a mortgage payment of $1,083 per month is recorded. The 15.7% rent-to-income share is lower than the 19.7% mortgage-to-income share. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Collinsville provides more land and storage, but buyers should allow for car dependence, a 77.9% driver rate, and a 37.4% vacancy rate that may affect resale timing.
For Investors
Collinsville is a selective rather than automatic investment market. Renting households account for 37.2%, which creates a tenant base, but the 37.4% vacancy rate is higher than the renter share and signals that leasing speed and property presentation deserve close attention. Weekly rent is $200, so gross income potential is modest unless the purchase price is especially competitive. Only 2 development applications were recorded over 12 months, limiting evidence of a construction-led demand surge. The wider forecast points to 0.1% annual growth, with migration described as Balanced, so investors should not assume strong near-term capital gains. Compared with tighter regional markets, tenant turnover, maintenance and exit liquidity are likely to matter more than headline growth. Detached housing at 92.9% may appeal to families and workers, but the Not gentrifying stage and score of 15 reinforce a value-and-cash-flow approach.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Collinsville
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St John Bosco Catholic School (Collinsville)
Collinsville State High School
Collinsville State School
Demographics
Collinsville has an older and more locally rooted profile than the national picture. Median age is 43, or 3 years above the national comparison, while university attainment is 10.7%, 19.4 percentage points below the national comparison. Overseas-born residents make up 10.7%, 10.9 points below the national figure, and average household size is 2.2, or 0.3 below the national comparison. English ancestry is the largest recorded group at 540 people, followed by Scottish at 165 and Irish at 106; Christianity counts 652 and no religion 548. The age pattern aligns with an Aging trajectory: 72.2% stayed at the same address five years earlier, while turnover was 27.8%. Compared with a more mobile mining workforce, this stability can support school, club and service continuity, although lower tertiary participation may limit the range of professional networks.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.9%
Houses
4.2%
Townhouse
2.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Collinsville's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and ownership is split between long-term owners, mortgagors and renters. Separate houses make up 92.9% of dwellings, compared with 2.9% apartments and 4.2% semi-detached homes. Outright ownership at 41.8% is higher than mortgage ownership at 18.4%, while renting is 37.2%, showing a meaningful rental segment beside an established owner base. Three-bedroom homes account for 54.7% and four-plus-bedroom homes 26.5%, so family-sized stock is more common than one-bedroom or studio dwellings at 4.9%. Without a current median house price, buyers should use recent settled sales for the specific street and dwelling type. Weekly rent is $200, and vacancy is 37.4%, higher than the renter share. That combination can give tenants choice but may soften landlord pricing power. Compared with nearby Moranbah, Collinsville's 34.71 sq km footprint and 43.1 people per sq km indicate a more spread-out housing pattern.
Mortgage / mo
$1,083
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$200
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$638
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
37.4%
Unoccupied
330
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.2%
Couples with children
46.2%
Couples, no children
15.7%
Single parent
351
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining is the economic anchor, accounting for 31.6% of industry employment, or 95 workers, well above education at 16.3% and 49 workers. Hospitality contributes 9.0% and 27 workers, healthcare 8.6% and 26, and public administration 5.3% and 16, giving the town essential services but a narrower base than a diversified regional centre. The occupation mix reinforces that pattern: machinery and drivers number 132, trades 106 and labourers 69, ahead of clerical and administration at 65. The labour force is 617, with unemployment at 8.3%, participation at 50.2% and full-time employment at 59.5%. Household income sits at the 28.7th percentile, while SEIFA IEO is decile 1, IER decile 4, and IRSD and IRSAD both decile 2. The lower education and disadvantage deciles sit below national benchmarks, likely reflecting the town's industrial workforce and limited professional employment.
Unemployment
8.3%
Labour Force
617
Unemployed
51
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
50.2%
Employed
566
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
10.7%
Postgraduate
1.9%
Born Overseas
10.7%
Dwellings
549
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical and car-oriented. A 77.9% driver rate is far above public transport use at 5.7%, while 7.9% walk or cycle and only 3.0% work from home. That pattern suits residents with reliable vehicles, but it can make access harder for households without one across a 34.71 sq km suburb. Families have access to 3 nearby schools across Government and Catholic sectors, including primary and high school options, so enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Collinsville's IRSAD decile is 2, below the national decile midpoint, which points to constrained socioeconomic conditions even as 18.8% volunteering supports local connection. Need for assistance is 5.7%, or 71 people. Safety should be checked through recent Queensland Police information and local conversations because street-level conditions can vary. Compared with denser regional centres, Collinsville provides more space but fewer transport alternatives.
Drive
77.9%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
7.9%
Work from Home
3.0%
Growth Outlook
Collinsville's growth outlook is close to flat and shaped more by ageing than expansion. The forecast trend is 0.1% annually, while population change across the wider area is -3.6% over 10 years. Migration is labelled Balanced, so neither internal movement nor a single inflow stream is expected to dominate. The shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.7 percentage points and the young share down 2.3 points. The gentrification stage is Not gentrifying, with a score of 15, and real income growth is 1.8%. Compared with faster-growing mining or coastal centres, this points to demand led by replacement, affordability and local services rather than rapid new supply. Development activity is limited to 2 applications in 12 months, reinforcing the established character.
Population trend: Whitsunday council area
Collinsville sits in the Whitsunday council area. These are the council area's residents, not Collinsville's.
Residents 2025
41,374
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Collinsville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collinsville a good suburb to live in?
Collinsville can suit residents seeking a quiet, detached-home mining town with lower-density living. It has 1,496 people, a median age of 43 and 3 local schools across Government and Catholic sectors. Car access is important because 77.9% drive, while public transport use is 5.7%.
What is the median house price in Collinsville?
A reliable current median house price is not available for Collinsville. Use recent settled sales for the specific street and dwelling type, because 92.9% of homes are separate houses and bedroom mix varies: 54.7% have 3 bedrooms and 26.5% have 4 or more. Weekly rent is $200.
What schools are in Collinsville?
Collinsville has 3 schools: a Government primary school, a Government high school and a Catholic school. Check enrolment zones and current intake rules for the exact address, particularly if a child is moving between primary and secondary years. The suburb has 1,496 residents and 54.7% of homes have 3 bedrooms.
Is Collinsville safe?
Use recent Queensland Police incident information and visit the area at different times before deciding, because a suburb-wide impression can miss street-level differences. Collinsville covers 34.71 sq km and has 1,496 residents, so local experience may vary across the town. Public transport use is 5.7%, making vehicle access relevant to daily routines.
Is Collinsville good for property investment?
It can suit a value-focused investor, but the indicators call for careful due diligence. Rent is $200 a week, vacancy is 37.4%, renting households are 37.2%, and only 2 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Growth is forecast at 0.1% annually with Balanced migration, so cash flow and tenant demand matter more than assuming rapid capital growth.
How is Collinsville's population changing?
Collinsville is on a slow-growth and ageing path. The wider-area forecast records -3.6% population change over 10 years and a 0.1% annual trend, while the migration driver is Balanced. The senior share has risen 4.7 percentage points and the young share has fallen 2.3 points, so demand is likely to favour established services and accessible housing.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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