Coogee (WA)

Coogee lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Coogee's population is estimated at around 6,243 people. This reflects an increase of 898 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,345 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,192 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,173 persons per square kilometer. Coogee's growth rate of 16.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Coogee's population is expected to expand by 1,211 persons, reflecting a gain of 14.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Coogee among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Coogee has seen approximately 39 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 199 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved in FY-26. Each dwelling built attracted about 3.7 people to the area annually over these five years.

This has led to a significant gap between supply and demand, driving buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $401,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, $86,000 in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting Coogee's residential focus.

Compared to Greater Perth, Coogee has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 80th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 88% detached houses and 12% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting families seeking space. There are approximately 138 people per dwelling approval in Coogee. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 927 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

Coogee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may impact this area. Key projects include Windfall Residences Port Coogee, Spearwood Housing Project - Uniting WA, Phoenix Activity Centre Redevelopment, and Discovery Parks Coogee Beach Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Coogee demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Coogee has a skilled labor force with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% in June 2025, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%. As of June 2025, 3,516 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 62.9%, lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

However, accommodation & food services employ only 4.8% of local workers compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1%, while the labor force grew by 5.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Coogee's median taxpayer income was $61,877 and average was $78,839 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This was among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,664 (median) and $90,034 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Coogee's household, family and personal incomes clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. In income distribution, 26.3% of Coogee's population fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, mirroring the broader area where 32.0% occupied this bracket. Economic strength was evident with 35.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Coogee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Coogee's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee stood at 49.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.7% and rented dwellings at 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Coogee was $430, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Coogee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Coogee features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.1% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Coogee exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Coogee's educational qualifications trail Australian benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 24.1% hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 27.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.2%), secondary (7.7%), tertiary (5.3%). Coogee Primary School serves the area, enrolling 597 students as of a specific date and demonstrating above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1068). The school focuses exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 19 active transport stops operating in Coogee. These are served by buses along three routes, collectively offering 468 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Coogee is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Coogee shows above-average health outcomes with both young and elderly cohorts having low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (3,652 people), compared to 56.4% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.2 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 72.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. As of June 2021, 25.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,566 people), which is higher than the 14.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Coogee 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 has a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 17.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 31.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coogee, accounting for 63.0% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 48.5%. The top three ancestry groups in Coogee are English (26.1%), Australian (20.0%), and Italian (12.7%), with Italian being significantly higher than the regional average of 6.6%.

Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Croatian is overrepresented at 6.3% compared to the regional average of 2.3%, Serbian is also slightly higher at 0.9% versus 0.7%, and South African stands at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 1.1%.

Coogee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Coogee's median age is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.4% of Coogee's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.7%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.1% to 8.6%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 2.0% to 3.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 9.1% to 7.7%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.6% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Coogee's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 66%, adding 354 residents to reach a total of 891. Senior residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 75% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations in the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decline.