Full-time 21.7%Part-time 13.5%Unemployed 3.7%Not in labour 61.2%
Dwelling Types
Collie
House 92.3%Semi-detached 3.7%Flat/Unit 3.5%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
Collie
Car 91.4%Transit 2.7%Walk 2.9%WFH 2.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
81.0%
England
3.9%
New Zealand
2.1%
South Africa
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
97.2%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Cantonese
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Collie
Is Collie safe?
Collie has a safety score of 20/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Allanson (64/100), Burekup (66/100), Roelands (43/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Collie?
Median weekly rent in Collie is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Allanson ($620/wk), Burekup ($635/wk), Roelands ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Collie?
Collie has a school rating of 27/100 across 5 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Collie Senior High School (Secondary), St Brigid's School (Primary), Fairview Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Collie affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Collie is $508K, up 24.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $490K. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Allanson ($670K), Burekup ($730K), Roelands ($1.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/collie
🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern
Collie is a rugged coal-mining town in WA's south-west, known for spectacular natural surrounds, from the Bibbulmun Track and Black Diamond Lake to Honeymoon Pools and Lake Kepwari. The town wears its industrial heritage proudly, with murals and memorials honouring the coalfields workers who built it. Socially, Collie has a reputation for toughness, and residents are navigating a difficult shift as coal closures reshape the local economy.
Houses here have a median value of $508k and rent of $580/week, 50% below the Perth metro median. Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 20/100 falls 32 points below the metro mean of 52. With 5 schools scoring 27/100, education here is around average. The population has a median age of 43 and earns $1,177/week per household.
“And there I was thinking the south west was all wineries and rich snooty people. Then I got to Collie.”— 146 upvotes in community discussion