Coogee - Clovelly

Coogee - Clovelly is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Coogee-Clovelly's population is 20,366 as of May 2026, a 4.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 19,521 people. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 20,337 in June 2025 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 7,543 persons per square kilometer, placing Coogee-Clovelly among the top 10% of locations nationally. This growth rate is close to the state average (7.1%), with overseas migration contributing approximately 72.8% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future growth is projected at 782 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.7% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 782 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 3.7% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Coogee - Clovelly, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Coogee-Clovelly has seen approximately 33 new homes approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 168 homes were approved, with an additional 20 approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $774,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. This year, $1.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Coogee-Clovelly has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 18th percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers. New building activity shows 28% detached houses and 72% attached dwellings, reflecting denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 832 people per dwelling approval, Coogee-Clovelly indicates a highly mature market.

Population forecasts estimate an increase of 753 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand and creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current housing supply projections.

Coogee - Clovelly has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 20 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment, Coogee Beach Water Quality Improvement Project, The Carrington Coogee, and Stan Windon Memorial Playground Upgrade. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Coogee - Clovelly performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Coogee-Clovelly has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of December 2025. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.2%.

As of December 2025, 14,371 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 83.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 59.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Retail trade has limited presence with 5.2% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.0%. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment to 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coogee-Clovelly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Coogee - Clovelly SA2 had a median income of $76,996 and an average income of $122,557 among taxpayers. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $84,942 (median) and $135,205 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Coogee - Clovelly rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows 37.0% of the population earn within the $4000+ range, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Notably, 51.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity driving local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 96th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Coogee - Clovelly features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Coogee-Clovelly, as per the latest Census, houses comprised 13.9%, with other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings making up 86.1%. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee-Clovelly stood at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.7% and rented ones at 51.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Coogee-Clovelly was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Coogee-Clovelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,467 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Coogee - Clovelly features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.2% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 10.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Coogee - Clovelly places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Coogee-Clovelly is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.8% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 38.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 11.2%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Coogee-Clovelly has 77 active public transport stops, served by 34 routes offering 9,501 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 114 meters. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 65%. Bus use stands at 13% and walking at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 59.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes is 1,357 trips per day, or approximately 123 weekly trips per stop.

Coogee - Clovelly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Coogee-Clovelly's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (16,048 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.2 and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 79.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 12.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,435 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Coogee - Clovelly was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coogee-Clovelly, surveyed in 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking a language other than English at home, with 15.6%, compared to the majority of local areas. Born overseas, 37.8% of its population was recorded in this area, higher than many others. Christianity dominated religious affiliation, accounting for 42.2%.

However, Judaism stood out with 3.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. Ancestry-wise, English (26.5%) and Irish (13.7%) were notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 19.0% and 6.1% respectively. Other groups like French (1.6%), Hungarian (0.6%), and Spanish (0.9%) also showed higher proportions than the regional averages of 0.5%, 0.3%, and 0.6% respectively.

Coogee - Clovelly's population is younger than the national pattern

Coogee-Clovelly has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 25.6% of its population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.6%. The 5-14 age group represents 8.2%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 8.7% to 10.2%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.3%. The 5-14 age group also decreased from 9.6% to 8.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Coogee-Clovelly's 25-34 age cohort will increase significantly by 394 people (8%), rising from 5,203 to 5,598. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.