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 Nov 2025, Lake Coogee's population is estimated at around 5,344 people, reflecting an increase of 576 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 12.1% rise from the previous figure of 4,768 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,292 residents, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,549 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lake Coogee's growth rate of 12.1% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

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, 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 an increase just below the median of national areas, with Lake Coogee expected to grow by 650 persons to 2041. This reflects a gain of 10.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Lake Coogee when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Lake Coogee had around 31 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 156 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This has led to a supply-demand imbalance, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

New properties are being constructed at an average cost of $470,000. In FY-26, Lake Coogee registered $1.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating its residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Lake Coogee exhibits approximately 68% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties.

Building activity comprises 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character focused on family homes. Lake Coogee has approximately 384 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. By 2041, it is projected to gain 551 residents based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. One project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Windfall Residences Port Coogee, Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Australian Marine Complex Infrastructure Capacity, and City of Rockingham Road Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025.

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The exceptional employment performance in Lake Coogee places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Lake Coogee has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate was 1.9% in June 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%. As of June 2025, 3,278 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 71.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in manufacturing, employing 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 5.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 5.9%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. 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 Lake Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Lake Coogee had a median income among taxpayers of $67,237 and an average level of $85,793. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 across Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Lake Coogee would be approximately $76,785 (median) and $97,976 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Lake Coogee cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 38.1% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band (2,036 individuals), which is slightly higher than the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income in Lake Coogee. Residents rank within the 76th percentile for disposable income and 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

Lake Coogee's dwelling structure at the latest Census comprised 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lake Coogee was at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.3% and rented dwellings at 15.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Lake Coogee was $400, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Lake Coogee's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 constitute the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 1.6%. 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

Educational qualifications in Lake Coogee trail regional benchmarks, with 20.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (29.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education. St Jerome's Primary School serves Lake Coogee, enrolling 492 students as of the latest data. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 1048) with balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

Lake Coogee has 27 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by five different routes that together facilitate 1,337 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents on average being located 224 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 191 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lake Coogee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Lake Coogee's health outcomes show notable results, with younger age groups having a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 61% of Lake Coogee's total population of 3,273 has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Perth's 56.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.0%) and arthritis (6.7%), with 74.7% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.9% in Greater Perth.

Lake Coogee has 15.1%, or 806 people, aged 65 and over. While health outcomes for seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Lake 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

Lake Coogee's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the regional average. Born overseas, 30.0% of Lake Coogee residents were born outside Australia, higher than the Greater Perth average. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lake Coogee, with 60.4%, slightly higher than the 48.5% regional average.

The top three ancestry groups in Lake Coogee were English (25.7%), Australian (21.0%), and Italian (11.4%). Notably, Croatian ethnicity was more prevalent at 5.4% compared to the regional 2.3%, Serbian at 1.1% versus 0.7%, and Spanish at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

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

Lake Coogee has a median age of 37 years, which matches Greater Perth's figure of 37 years and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years old makes up 16.6% of Lake Coogee's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage. Conversely, the 15-24 age cohort comprises 11.3%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Perth. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 5.1% of Lake Coogee's population, while the 45-54 age cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lake Coogee's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 75%, increasing from 272 to 476 people. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall population increase, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 65% of the projected growth. However, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.