Collingwood is a suburb of Melbourne, postcode 3066, located in the City of Collingwood in the State Electorate of Victoria, 3klms from Melbourne City Centre. Current population is 8513.

Median House price in Collingwood is $1,112,500, 29% above the Melbourne-wide median of $859,097. The median price for a Unit in Collingwood is $665,000, 48% above the Melbourne-wide median of $450,00.

Once a working class, inner city suburb, Collingwood today is one of the coolest places to live in Melbourne, perfect for those seeking an independent lifestyle. Its heritage is evident in the converted warehouses that are now home to cafes, shops, art galleries and offices and the area is now at the heart of Melbourne´s live music scene, with punk and indie bands playing regular gigs here.

Because of its proximity to the city centre and its density of population, housing here tends to be more compact than you will find in some of Collingwood´s neighbouring suburbs, consisting mainly of renovated workers´cottages and terraced houses, old industrial buildings converted to apartments and brand new housing and apartment developments. Residents are generally either young singles or older couples and singles, who enjoy the lifestyle offered by an inner city suburb.

Collingwood is just a short distance from the city centre, but there?s plenty here to keep you entertained. If you´re looking for good food and vibrant nightlife, Smith Street is the place to head for, with its great selection of Japanese restaurants and pulsating bars. Or you can while away a few hours browsing around its vintage clothing and furniture stores, visit the health food stores or do your supermarket shopping.

Take a stroll down one of the side streets here and you may stumble across a little pop-up, such as the People´s Market, or find yourself in a cool and shady little park. And just ask any local to point you in the direction of the landmark Tote Hotel, on Wellington Street.

Being so close to the city centre means that public transport is pretty much limited to trams, on Smith Street, but there are some buses that run along Hoddle Street. The nearest train station is in neighbouring Abbotsford.

Being less family-oriented than some neighbouring suburbs, Collingwood is not particularly well-served by schools, but there are a couple, and a there is campus of NMIT here.

Collingwood´s great location, just on the north-eastern edge of the city, is ideal for those seeking an independent lifestyle and a lively nightlife. It offers lots of artsy and alternative attractions and a great music scene, perfect for the young and young at heart.