Lake Coogee

Lake 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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lake Coogee is around 5,383, reflecting an increase of 615 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 4,768 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 5,284 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,560 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lake Coogee's growth rate of 12.9% since the 2021 census surpassed the national average of 9.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using 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 to estimate growth post-2032, 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). Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase, with the suburb expected to grow by 652 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 9.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Lake Coogee when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Lake Coogee has seen approximately 30 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 152 homes. As of FY-26 so far, four approvals have been recorded. Based on an average of 3.7 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outpacing supply in Lake Coogee. New properties are being constructed at an average value of $470,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $98,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Lake Coogee has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 54th percentile nationally for areas assessed. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes at 92.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 8.0%.

This maintains Lake Coogee's suburban identity, catering to buyers seeking space. With around 296 people per dwelling approval, Lake Coogee indicates a growing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 515 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Lake Coogee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Windfall Residences Port Coogee. Other notable projects include Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Australian Marine Complex Infrastructure Capacity, and City of Rockingham Road Renewal Program 2024-2025.

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Employment conditions in Lake Coogee rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Lake Coogee has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 4.0%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,234 residents employed, with an unemployment rate below Greater Perth's and workforce participation at 77.2%. Only 8.8% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employs just 5.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0%, labour force by 4.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lake Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Lake Coogee had a median income among taxpayers of $67,237. The average income stood at $85,793. These figures are among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $73,705 (median) and $94,046 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Lake Coogee cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 38.1% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income. Residents rank in the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Lake Coogee, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's structure of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lake Coogee was 30.7%, similar to Perth metro, with the rest either mortgaged (53.3%) or rented (15.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Coogee was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Lake Coogee was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350 and the national figure of $375.

Lake Coogee has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.9% of all households, including 39.4% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Lake Coogee's educational qualifications trail Australian averages. 20.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 29.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.

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

Lake Coogee has 27 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that collectively facilitate 1,343 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is deemed good, with residents typically residing 224 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 88% of residents, while trains are used by 6%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Lake Coogee, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Each route averages 191 trips per day, resulting in approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Lake Coogee is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Lake Coogee exhibits superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notably low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 61% of Lake Coogee's total population (3,297 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 74.7% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. Lake Coogee has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (855 people), with health outcomes among seniors ranking above average, largely in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Lake Coogee was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lake Coogee's population showed higher cultural diversity, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lake Coogee, accounting for 60.4%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (21.0%), and Italian (11.4%), with Italians being more represented than the regional average of 4.2%.

Notably, Croatian (5.4%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.8%, as were Serbian (1.1% vs 0.3%) and Spanish (0.7% vs 0.4%).

Lake Coogee's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Lake Coogee has a median age of 37 years, matching Greater Perth's figure of 37 years and remaining close to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group is well-represented at 16.4%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 5.4% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has grown from 1.2% to 2.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lake Coogee's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 65%, reaching 479 people from 290. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 61% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.