Coogee - Clovelly
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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, as of August 2025, is approximately 20,498, indicating a 5.0% increase since the 2021 Census when it was 19,521. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 20,427 in June 2024 and an additional 107 validated new addresses post-census. The population density ratio is 7,591 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% nationally. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 68.4% of recent population gains. AreaSearch's projections, based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data (2024, base year 2022), suggest Coogee-Clovelly will grow by 885 persons to 2041, a 4.0% increase over 17 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 885 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 4.0% 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 approximately 33 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 168 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY26. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,807,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. This financial year, around $1.8 million worth of 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 it ranks in the 19th percentile nationally for housing choices, supporting demand for existing dwellings. New building activity shows 28% detached houses and 72% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards 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 suggest an increase of 814 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Coogee - Clovelly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Ballamac House, Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment, Clovelly Beach Upgrades, and Coogee Beach Water Quality Improvement Project. The following list details those 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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of June 2025, there are 14,597 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 74.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The area has high concentrations in professional & technical employment (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Retail trade employment is limited at 5.2%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

AreaSearch analysis from June 2025 shows employment increased by 2.6% while labour force grew by 2.5%, decreasing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a five-year growth of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Coogee-Clovelly's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

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 2022 shows Coogee - Clovelly had a median income of $77,063 and an average income of $128,144 among taxpayers. These figures are exceptionally high nationally. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Coogee - Clovelly would be approximately $86,781 (median) and $144,303 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Coogee - Clovelly rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.0% of the population (7,584 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Notably, 51.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 97th 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, 13.9% of dwellings were houses while 86.1% were other types such as semi-detached and apartments. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's 26.9% houses and 73.1% 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 $3,033. Median weekly rent in Coogee-Clovelly was $650 compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Coogee-Clovelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 constitute 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 make up 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 2.4.

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 high, with 59.8% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and above, 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. As of a recent report (date not specified), Coogee-Clovelly's three schools have a combined enrollment of 776 students and demonstrate exceptional educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1150, placing them among the most advantaged nationally. The three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity is limited locally (3.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.1), meaning many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Transport analysis in Coogee-Clovelly shows 67 active public transport stops operating. These are served by a mix of buses across 28 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips facilitated is 6,893.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 984 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 102 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 for Coogee-Clovelly shows excellent results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 81% of the total population (16,644 people), compared to 70.6% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2% and 6.1% of residents respectively.

A total of 79.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,402 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Coogee - Clovelly was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Coogee-Clovelly, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher proportion of residents speaking a language other than English at home (15.6%) compared to most local areas. Born overseas, 37.8% of Coogee-Clovelly's population was recorded in 2016. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 42.2%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent here (3.4%) than across Greater Sydney (4.4%). In terms of ancestry, English (26.5%), Australian (17.5%), and Irish (13.7%) were the top three groups in Coogee-Clovelly as of 2016, with English being notably higher than the regional average of 20.3%. Additionally, French (1.6% vs 1.5%), Hungarian (0.6% vs 0.6%), and Polish (1.2% vs 1.1%) were also notable among ethnic groups in Coogee-Clovelly compared to Greater Sydney.

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 25.3% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group represents 8.4%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.6%. The 5-14 age group also decreased from 9.6% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Coogee-Clovelly's demographics. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 399 people (49%), from 815 to 1,215. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.