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

As of November 2025, Coogee-Clovelly's population is approximately 20,502. This represents an increase of 981 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,521. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates; as of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 20,427, with an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,593 persons per square kilometer, placing Coogee-Clovelly within the top 10% nationally. The area's growth rate of 5.0% since the census is close to the state average of 6.7%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 68.4% of population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. These projections indicate that Coogee-Clovelly's population is expected to grow by 885 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 168 homes were approved, with an additional three approved so far in FY26. Despite a recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate, benefiting buyers while developers focus on premium market segments, as indicated by average construction values of $774,000 for new properties.

This financial year has seen $1.8 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Coogee-Clovelly has around 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. New building activity shows 28% detached houses and 72% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 832 people per dwelling approval, Coogee-Clovelly exhibits a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 810 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet housing demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Coogee - Clovelly will gain 810 residents through to 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 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment, Coogee Beach Water Quality Improvement Project, The Carrington Coogee, and Stan Windon Memorial Playground Upgrade. 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 a notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. There were 14,292 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation at 74.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Retail trade has limited presence with only 5.2% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.3%. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. State-wide in NSW as of 25-Nov, employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment to expand by 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, assuming constant population projections.

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 SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $77,063 and an average of $128,144. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022 would be approximately $86,781 (median) and $144,303 (average). Census data indicates Coogee - Clovelly's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows 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, but strong earnings 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

In Coogee-Clovelly, as per the latest Census, 13.9% of dwellings were houses while 86.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee-Clovelly stood at 25.7%, with mortgaged properties 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 $3,467 against 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 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 higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 59.8% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. 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 at 9.6% and certificates at 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

Transport analysis shows 67 active public transport stops in Coogee-Clovelly area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 28 individual routes. They facilitate 6,893 weekly passenger trips combined.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents averaging 114 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 984 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 across 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 Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Nationally, this figure stands at 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 free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 76.0%. As of the latest data, 11.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,402 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Coogee-Clovelly align with those of 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coogee-Clovelly, making up 42.2% of people. Judaism is more prevalent here than in Greater Sydney, comprising 3.4% compared to 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (17.5%), and Irish (13.7%). Notably, French (1.6%) and Hungarian (0.6%) ethnicities show similar representation regionally, while Spanish (0.9%) is slightly higher than the regional average.

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 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 25.3%, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 cohort stands at 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 45-54 group decreased from 12.9% to 11.6% and the 5-14 group dropped from 9.6% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Coogee-Clovelly 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 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.