Colyton
A density of 2,606.7 people per square kilometre gives Colyton a compact, established western Sydney feel, while 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses. Its 8,770 residents have a median age of 36, four years below the national figure, and 30.1% were born overseas, 8.5 percentage points above Australia. Household income sits near the middle at the 48.5th percentile, but the suburb is more family-oriented than its density suggests: 43.7% of families are couples with children and average household size is 2.8. Compared with nearby St Marys and Mount Druitt, Colyton is notably detached-house led, with car travel shaping daily routines. Overseas migration and a 1.2% annual growth trend add momentum without changing its established suburban base.
Population
8,770
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,539/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
74
Colyton suits buyers prioritising a conventional house over apartment living: 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 58.8% have 3 bedrooms and 29.5% have 4 or more. That mix supports families needing outdoor space, while only 0.9% are apartments. The mortgage commitment is $1,950 per month, equivalent to 29.3% of household income, and the mortgage stress flag is false. Weekly rent is $380, with rent-to-income at 24.7%. The 29.3% mortgage share is higher than the 24.7% rent share, so buyers should compare repayments with likely rent and allow for rates, insurance and maintenance. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Colyton provides a stronger detached-house choice.
For Buyers
Colyton suits buyers prioritising a conventional house over apartment living: 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 58.8% have 3 bedrooms and 29.5% have 4 or more. That mix supports families needing outdoor space, while only 0.9% are apartments. The mortgage commitment is $1,950 per month, equivalent to 29.3% of household income, and the mortgage stress flag is false. Weekly rent is $380, with rent-to-income at 24.7%. The 29.3% mortgage share is higher than the 24.7% rent share, so buyers should compare repayments with likely rent and allow for rates, insurance and maintenance. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Colyton provides a stronger detached-house choice.
For Investors
Colyton's rental case rests on a sizeable tenant base and a low-rise housing format. Renters account for 33.5% of households, weekly rent is $380 and vacancy is 4.1%, indicating a market where tenant demand should be tested against property condition and asking rent rather than assumed. The 95.1% separate-house share is higher than the 0.9% apartment share, which favours houses and family tenants, although resale and maintenance costs need checking. Development activity reached 76 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings and a group home with 1 dwelling. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, and the 1.2% annual trend may support demand, but investors should compare yields with nearby western Sydney suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
292
Last 12 Months
74
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+21.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Colyton
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Demographics
Colyton's median age is 36, four years below the national figure, while average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 higher than Australia. Couples with children represent 43.7% of families, ahead of couples without children at 29.4%, while one-parent families account for 25.4%. Overseas-born residents make up 30.1%, 8.5 points above the national share, with Arabic and Hindi counts of 223 and 100. English ancestry leads at 2,203, and Christianity is recorded for 4,757 residents, compared with 2,186 reporting no religion. University attainment is 19.6%, 10.5 points below national levels, which is lower than many inner-suburban profiles. These patterns support demand for practical family services and explain the suburb's settled, migration-shaped character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.1%
Houses
4.0%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Colyton is overwhelmingly detached and family-sized. Separate houses account for 95.1% of dwellings, with 58.8% containing 3 bedrooms and 29.5% containing 4 or more; apartments are only 0.9% and semi-detached homes 4.0%. Tenure is split between 38.7% mortgaged households, 26.7% owning outright and 33.5% renting, so the renter share is higher than the outright-owner share. The $1,950 monthly mortgage figure equals 29.3% of household income, while weekly rent is $380 and rent-to-income is 24.7%, with both stress flags false. Compared with apartment-led areas, this stock supports family occupancy and secondary-dwelling potential, but buyers should compare lot condition, renovation needs and insurance costs because housing form is relatively uniform. The 4.1% vacancy rate gives renters some choice.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $380.
$590
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $600 · units $500
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$713
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
125
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.7%
Couples with children
29.4%
Couples, no children
25.4%
Single parent
2,289
Total families
Economy & Employment
Colyton's employment base leans toward practical services and trades. Healthcare is the largest industry at 17.7% with 323 workers, followed by construction at 11.0% and 201, education at 8.6% and 156, transport at 8.2% and 150, and retail at 8.2% and 149. The occupation mix reinforces that pattern: machinery and drivers number 603, clerical and administration 537, trades 446, labourers 419 and community and personal service 403. Unemployment is 6.2%, participation is 53.6% and full-time employment is 57.8%, while household income ranks at the 48.5th percentile, close to the middle rather than above average. SEIFA positions are low relative to higher-decile suburbs: IEO decile 2, IER 3, IRSD 2 and IRSAD 2. This combination points to lower education, resources and advantage, consistent with the stronger manual and service employment base. The 25.4% work-from-home share is higher than the 1.8% public transport share.
Unemployment
6.2%
Labour Force
3,714
Unemployed
232
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.8%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
53.6%
Employed
3,482
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.6%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
30.1%
Dwellings
2,896
Transport to Work
Colyton is practical for households with cars, but less convenient for residents seeking frequent public transport. Car drivers account for 65.8% of commuting, compared with 1.8% using public transport and 0.9% walking or cycling; 25.4% work from home, which can reduce daily travel needs. The local education mix includes 1 government primary school, Bennett Road Public School, so families should check enrolment zones against the exact address and compare nearby options in St Marys and Mount Druitt. Safety decisions should rely on street-level inspection and recent NSW Police checks rather than suburb-wide assumptions. SEIFA IRSAD and IRSD are both decile 2, placing Colyton below higher-decile suburbs, so affordability and service access may matter as much as amenity. With density at 2,606.7 people per square kilometre and an area of 3.36 square kilometres, errands can be close by, but the transport split shows why a car remains more important than in rail-oriented suburbs.
Drive
65.8%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
25.4%
Population Forecast
+1.2%/yr
(+167 people/yr)
EstablishedColyton is an established suburb with a growing trajectory across all ages. The annual trend is 1.2%, and population change across the wider area is 19.3% over 10 years, a stronger direction than a flat established market. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which fits the suburb's 30.1% overseas-born share and helps sustain demand for family housing. Gentrification remains at an early-signs stage, with a score of 23, while the broader shift measure records a score of 32 and the same early-signs label. Rents have grown 30.0%, real incomes 14.2% and affordability is described as improving, moving from 57.0 in 2011 to 52.8 in 2021. Because growth is being driven by migration and gradual household change, Colyton is more likely to evolve incrementally than resemble a rapidly transformed inner suburb. Development activity of 76 applications in 12 months adds another source of change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+134
Net Internal / yr
-93
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +23% since 2011, Accelerating: 5% → 17%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Colyton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colyton a good suburb to live in?
Colyton can suit households wanting detached housing and car-based convenience. Separate houses make up 95.1% of dwellings, average household size is 2.8 and 65.8% commute as car drivers. Public transport use is 1.8%, so it is less suited than rail-oriented suburbs to households without a car. Compare the exact street, school zone and travel time before deciding.
What is the median house price in Colyton?
Use a current sales snapshot for Colyton's median house price because the result can change with the sales mix. For comparison, 95.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 58.8% have 3 bedrooms and 29.5% have 4 or more. Compare like-for-like houses, land size and condition rather than using apartment sales to judge the suburb.
What schools are in Colyton?
Colyton has 1 local government primary school, Bennett Road Public School. Confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address and compare nearby St Marys and Mount Druitt options if you need different year levels or sectors. School choice should be checked directly, because a nearby postcode does not guarantee eligibility.
Is Colyton safe?
Safety should be assessed at street level and checked against recent NSW Police information before purchase or renting. Colyton has 8,770 residents across 3.36 square kilometres, so suburb-wide impressions can differ from individual streets. Compare the exact address with nearby streets at different times, including evenings and weekends, rather than relying on a general label.
Is Colyton good for property investment?
Colyton can appeal to investors seeking detached family rentals: 33.5% of households rent, weekly rent is $380 and vacancy is 4.1%. Development activity reached 76 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings, which may increase supply. Compare expected yield, insurance, maintenance and tenant demand with nearby western Sydney suburbs before buying, because a low-rise house market behaves differently from apartments.
How is Colyton's population changing?
Colyton is on a growing trajectory across all ages. The annual trend is 1.2%, population change across the wider area is 19.3% over 10 years and overseas migration is the primary driver. Gentrification is at an early-signs stage with a score of 23, so change appears more gradual than in a rapidly redeveloping suburb. Compare future demand with current housing supply rather than assuming every project adds population.
What languages are spoken in Colyton?
English ancestry is recorded for 2,203 residents, while Arabic is spoken by 223 and Hindi by 100; Samoan, Greek and Croatian counts are 58, 49 and 37. The overseas-born share is 30.1%, higher than the national figure by 8.5 percentage points. Compare local services and school language support with your household's needs, especially if settlement assistance matters.
What development is occurring in Colyton?
Development activity is substantial for an established suburb, with 76 applications recorded across 12 months. Examples include secondary dwellings, a group home with 1 dwelling and new structures. Compare the exact property's zoning, stormwater, parking and access conditions with nearby streets, because secondary-dwelling work can affect privacy and traffic without changing the area's detached-house character.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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