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Colo Vale

NSW 2575 • Rest of NSW

1,775
Population (2021)
$97,500
Median Household Income
65.74 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-FriendlyCommuter BeltSouthern Highlands

About Colo Vale

Colo Vale is a small town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area. Perched at an elevation of around 713 metres in the Northern Villages cluster of the Southern Highlands, the town had a population of 1,775 at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly Australian-born community. The median household income of $1,875 per week is above the regional average, reflecting the area's growing appeal to families and professionals seeking an escape from the city.

Colo Vale offers a rural-residential lifestyle set among rolling hills and bush scenery typical of the Southern Highlands, with cool-temperate winters and mild summers. The historic Colo Vale Railway Station, located on the Old Picton Loop Line, is a local landmark. Residents access shops and services in nearby Mittagong (10 km south) and Bowral (15 km south), which offer supermarkets, schools, cafes, and medical facilities. The area is popular with sea-changers and families drawn by its country character, relative affordability within the Highlands, and reasonable rail and road connections to Sydney for commuters.

Colo Vale falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by Wingecarribee Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2575
Urban Area
Wingecaribee
LGA / Council
Wingecarribee
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.37°, 150.46°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
65.74 km²
Elevation
713m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Colo Vale for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1M
35 sales · ▲ 22% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong Station
10 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Dion's Bus Service (local) — Mittagong / Bowral 15-20 min to Mittagong

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
Drive to Mittagong Station (~10 min), then ~90 min to Sydney Central on Main South Line
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-85 min

🛣️ Hume Highway and Freeway provide the main road link to Sydney; popular with weekender and commuter residents

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Car is essential; nearest shops and services are in Mittagong, 10 km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Alpine Public School
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    GovernmentPrimaryCoed
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    Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952
    4889 4250 Wattle St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935
    4889 8227 Linda St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
  • 📚
    Frensham
    2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road
    IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
  • 📚
    Gib Gate
    Old Bowral Road
    IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Highlands School ICSEA 860
    4872 3088 2 Maxted Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992
    21 Pioneer St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
  • ⛪
    St Michael's Primary School
    55 Alfred St
    CatholicPrimaryCoed
  • 🏫
    Tangara School ICSEA 971
    4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wingecarribee Local Government Area, which contains Colo Vale. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.1%
Motor vehicle theft
54.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
257.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.3%
View all 62 offence types for Wingecarribee →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,618
Census 2021
1,775
▲ 9.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$31,876
Personal Income 2021
$41,392
▲ 29.9% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$41,392 / yr
$796/wk
Household
$97,500 / yr
$1875/wk
Family
$105,612 / yr
$2031/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,517
Born Overseas 207

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 64
  • 2. Scotland 13
  • 3. Germany 12
  • 4. New Zealand 9
  • 5. Philippines 9
  • 6. South Africa 9
  • 7. Iran 6
  • 8. Brazil 5
  • 9. Chile 5
  • 10. Italy 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 810
Australian 741
Scottish 229
Irish 212
German 89
Australian Aboriginal 74
Italian 52
Maltese 30
French 24
Welsh 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,174
Both parents born in Australia
295
Both parents born overseas
239
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
40.6%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
133 (7.5%)
5-14 years
233 (13.1%)
15-19 years
117 (6.6%)
20-24 years
109 (6.1%)
25-34 years
235 (13.2%)
35-44 years
192 (10.8%)
45-54 years
259 (14.6%)
55-64 years
213 (12.0%)
65-74 years
202 (11.4%)
75-84 years
80 (4.5%)
85+ years
15 (0.8%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colo Vale known for? +

Colo Vale is known for its rural Southern Highlands character, historic Colo Vale Railway Station, and its position as a quiet residential community within commuting distance of Sydney. The area appeals to families and tree-changers seeking affordable land in a scenic highland setting.

How far is Colo Vale from Sydney? +

Colo Vale is approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD. The drive takes around 70–85 minutes off-peak and up to 2 hours in peak traffic via the Hume Motorway.

Does Colo Vale have public transport? +

Colo Vale itself has limited local bus services. The nearest train station is Mittagong, about 10 km away, which is on the Main South Line with regular services to Sydney Central (approximately 90 minutes).

What is the population of Colo Vale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Colo Vale has a population of 1,775, up from around 1,618 in 2016, reflecting growing interest in the Southern Highlands as a lifestyle destination.

Is Colo Vale a good place to live? +

Colo Vale suits families and professionals seeking a country lifestyle with access to Southern Highlands services in Mittagong and Bowral. The cool climate, bush surroundings, and relative affordability within the Highlands make it appealing, though a car is essential for daily life.

What is the postcode for Colo Vale? +

The postcode for Colo Vale, New South Wales is 2575, shared with surrounding Southern Highlands localities including Mittagong and Bowral.

What is the average income in Colo Vale? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Colo Vale is about $796 per week (around $41,400 per year). The median household income is $1,875 per week and the median family income is $2,031 per week.

What is the median house price in Colo Vale? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,000,000, up 22% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Colo Vale? +

The median age in Colo Vale is 38. The largest age group is 45–54 (259 residents, around 15%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 17% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Colo Vale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Colo Vale is part of the Wingecarribee LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Colo Vale? +

In Colo Vale, the median weekly rent is $430, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,100 (2021 Census).