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, as of November 2025, is approximately 20,502. This figure represents an increase of 981 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,521. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was 20,427 in June 2024 and there were 109 new addresses validated after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,593 persons per square kilometer, placing Coogee-Clovelly in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 5.0% since the census is close to the state average of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations will be applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 885 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 4.0% over the 17-year period.

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 another 3 approved so far in FY26. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to the declining population, benefiting buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,807,000, indicating a focus on premium developments by developers. In FY26, around $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 and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity shows 28% detached houses and 72% attached dwellings, promoting denser development accessible to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 832 people per dwelling approval, Coogee-Clovelly indicates a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 810 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Coogee - Clovelly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 such projects that could 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. Below is a list detailing those likely to be 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 2.1% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. There were 14,597 residents employed in June 2025 with a workforce participation rate of 74.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include professional & technical (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Retail trade has limited presence at 5.2% compared to 9.3% regionally.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force by 2.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Statewide in NSW as of Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 indicate total 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 growth could reach 7.5% in five years and 14.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 indicates Coogee - Clovelly SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $77,063 and an average of $128,144. These figures are exceptionally high nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $86,781 (median) and $144,303 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Coogee - Clovelly rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution reveals 37.0% of the population earns 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. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, yet 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

Coogee-Clovelly's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 13.9% houses and 86.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differed from Sydney metro'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 the area was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Coogee-Clovelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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, consisting of 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 2.4.

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 higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 59.8% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's educational advantage is reflected in its high proportion of bachelor degrees (38.9%), postgraduate qualifications (17.1%), and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 11.2%.

Educational participation is notably 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

The analysis of public transport in the Coogee-Clovelly area shows that there are currently 67 active transport stops. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 28 individual routes operating. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 6,893.

Residents' accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with an average distance of 114 meters from their homes to the nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 984 trips per day, which translates 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 shows excellent results in Coogee-Clovelly, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 81% of the total population (16,647 people) has private health cover, 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. Seniors' health outcomes are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.6% of residents speaking languages other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.2%. Judaism was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 3.4% versus 0.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (17.5%), and Irish (13.7%). French, Hungarian, and Spanish ethnicities showed notable representation in Coogee-Clovelly, at 1.6%, 0.6%, and 0.9% 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 constitutes 25.3% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group makes up 8.4% of the population in Coogee-Clovelly. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%. The 5-14 age group has also declined during this period, 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. Conversely, both the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.