Coogee - Clovelly
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was approximately 20,498 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a 5% increase from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,521 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since the Census date in June 2024. The population density was around 7,591 persons per square kilometer, placing Coogee-Clovelly within the top 10% nationally. This region's 5% growth since the census is close to the state average of 6.4%, indicating strong fundamental growth factors. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 68.4% of recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by ABS data. These projections indicate that Coogee-Clovelly is expected to grow by 885 persons by 2041, representing a total growth of 4% over the next 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. Between FY21 and FY25, around 168 homes were approved, with 1 home approved so far in FY26. The population decline over recent years indicates adequate development activity relative to population change, benefiting buyers.

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 has seen $1.8 million in commercial approvals, 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 19th 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 exhibits a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 814 residents by 2041, suggesting current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Ballamac House, Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment, and Clovelly Beach Upgrades. 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. In June 2025, 14,597 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 74.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is particularly high at 1.6 times the regional average, while retail trade has limited presence at 5.2% compared to 9.3% regionally.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney's employment growth was 2.6% with a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) to Sep-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment stood at 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Coogee-Clovelly's employment mix indicates potential 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 released its latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Coogee-Clovelly's median income among taxpayers was $77,063 and the average was $128,144. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Sydney having a median of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $85,232 (median) and $141,727 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Coogee-Clovelly rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 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, indicating prosperity that fuels local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 97th percentile. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consist of 13.9% houses and 86.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area has 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee-Clovelly stands at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.7% and rented ones at 51.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Coogee-Clovelly is $650, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Coogee-Clovelly's mortgage repayments are significantly higher at $3,467 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 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 comprise 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 and above holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This educational advantage is largely driven by bachelor degrees (38.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8%, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 11.2%. Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (7.7%), tertiary (7.2%), and secondary (5.7%) levels.

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 776 students as of the latest data point. Coogee-Clovelly demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1150, placing its schools among the most advantaged nationally. All three local schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (3.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.1).

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

Coogee-Clovelly has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 individual routes that together facilitate 6,893 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 114 meters from the nearest stop.

Buses run approximately 984 times daily across all routes, resulting in about 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. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 81% of the total population (16,644 people), compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2% and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 79.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, 11.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,402 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 per the 2016 Census, had a higher proportion of residents speaking a language other than English at home (15.6%) compared to most local areas. Overseas-born population stood at 37.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion (42.2%).

Judaism was notably overrepresented at 3.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.4%. Top ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (17.5%), and Irish (13.7%). French, Hungarian, and Polish ethnicities showed notable divergences with regional averages: French was 1.6% vs 1.5%, Hungarian was 0.6% vs 0.6%, and Polish was 1.2% vs 1.1%.

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

Coogee-Clovelly has a median age of 35 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and Australia's national average of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 25.3% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group makes up 8.4%, less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 9.6% to 8.4%. By 2041, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 399 people (49%) from 815 to 1,215. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to 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 projected to decrease in numbers.