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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Coogee - Clovelly's population is around 20,558 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,037 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,521 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,427 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 113 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 7,614 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Coogee - Clovelly's 5.3% growth since the census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA4 region (7.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. Regarding demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 885 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 3.7% in total over the 17 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 around 33 new homes approved annually, totalling 168 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $774,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $1.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Coogee - Clovelly records about 63% of the building activity per person while it places among the 18th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 28.0% standalone homes and 72.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 832 people per dwelling approval, Coogee - Clovelly reflects a highly mature market.

Future projections show Coogee - Clovelly adding 754 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Coogee - Clovelly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment, Coogee Beach Water Quality Improvement Project, The Carrington Coogee, and Stan Windon Memorial Playground Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Coogee - Clovelly rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Coogee - Clovelly features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 3.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,371 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (84.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 59.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Meanwhile, retail trade has a limited presence with 5.2% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% and the labour force increased by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Coogee - Clovelly. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Coogee - Clovelly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Coogee - Clovelly SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $76,996 and an average of $122,557 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $83,818 (median) and $133,416 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Coogee - Clovelly, between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $4000+ bracket dominates with 37.0% of residents (7,606 people), diverging from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Economic strength emerges through 51.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 96th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Coogee - Clovelly, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 13.9% houses and 86.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Coogee - Clovelly lagged that of Sydney metro at 25.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (22.7%) or rented (51.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,467, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Coogee - Clovelly's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 62.2% of all households, comprising 24.6% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 10.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 59.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 38.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+ - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (11.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 77 active transport stops operating within Coogee - Clovelly, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 9,501 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 65%, with 13% by bus and 10% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 59.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,357 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 123 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Coogee - Clovelly, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (16,199 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.2% and 6.1% of residents, respectively, while 79.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,483 people), which is lower than the 15.4% 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. The main religion in Coogee - Clovelly is Christianity, which makes up 42.2% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 3.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Coogee - Clovelly are English, comprising 26.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 17.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 13.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 6.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.6% of Coogee - Clovelly (vs 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%) and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).

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

Coogee - Clovelly's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 24.8% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.3%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.7% to 10.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.4% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 9.6% to 8.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Coogee - Clovelly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 381 people (8%) from 5,088 to 5,470. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.