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Population
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 November 2025, the estimated population for Lake Coogee statistical area is around 5,383. This represents a growth of 615 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,768. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 5,284 in June 2024 and an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,560 persons per square kilometer. Lake Coogee's growth rate of 12.9% exceeds the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% to this growth.
AreaSearch projects future population dynamics based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by these data, growth rates by age cohort from ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. By 2041, Lake Coogee is expected to grow by approximately 648 persons, reflecting a total gain of 9.5% over the 17 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Lake Coogee when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Lake Coogee had approximately 30 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 152 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals in FY-26 reached $98,000, indicating limited commercial development activity.
Lake Coogee's new dwelling approval rate is around two-thirds that of Greater Perth, placing it at the 54th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% medium to high-density housing. With approximately 296 people per dwelling approval, Lake Coogee exhibits a developing market.
By 2041, AreaSearch forecasts an increase of 510 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, favouring buyers and potentially exceeding population growth forecasts.
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Infrastructure
Lake Coogee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. One major project is identified by AreaSearch as potentially 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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METRONET
METRONET is the largest public transport infrastructure program in Western Australia's history, expanding the Perth rail network by 72 kilometres and adding 23 new stations. As of February 2026, the program has reached substantial completion with the opening of the new Midland Station on February 22, 2026, marking the delivery of the final rail infrastructure project. Major milestones achieved include the Yanchep Rail Extension, Morley-Ellenbrook Line, Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal. The program also delivered 246 locally built C-series railcars and implemented high-capacity signalling across the network.
HMAS Stirling Redevelopment and AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Infrastructure Program
A multibillion-dollar Commonwealth initiative to upgrade HMAS Stirling and the Henderson maritime precinct for the AUKUS program. The project supports the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) from 2027 and the future SSN-AUKUS fleet. Key works include the construction of operational berths at Diamantina Pier, a nuclear-powered submarine training centre, a Controlled Industrial Facility for maintenance, and extensive upgrades to power, security, and accommodation. Dredging and piling for new wharf infrastructure are scheduled through 2026 to ensure readiness for international submarine rotations.
Mandurah Line
70.8km suburban railway line connecting Perth CBD to Mandurah with 13 stations including Rockingham and Warnbro stations. Operates through Kwinana Freeway median with dedicated underground tunnels through Perth CBD. Serves as vital transport link for region. Recent extensions include integration with Thornlie-Cockburn Link in June 2025.
Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road)
A major upgrade to the Kwinana Freeway to alleviate congestion and support the future Westport facility. Key works include widening the freeway to three lanes in each direction between Russell Road and Mortimer Road, a new southbound lane between Roe Highway and Berrigan Drive, and a new northbound lane from Russell Road to Beeliar Drive. The project also introduces coordinated ramp signals on northbound on-ramps between Safety Bay Road and Roe Highway to improve traffic flow and safety for approximately 100,000 daily vehicles.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program
The High Capacity Signalling (HCS) project is a decade-long technology upgrade to Perth's rail network, replacing ageing fixed-block signalling with an advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This 'moving block' technology uses real-time data to safely reduce the distance between trains, enabling a 40 percent increase in network capacity. The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth and the installation of a private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio network to support high-speed data transmission.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Project
A decade-long, city-wide upgrade of Perth's urban rail signalling to a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system across 500km of the Transperth network. The project implements 'moving block' technology to safely reduce the distance between trains, increasing network capacity by 40 percent. Key works include the installation of over 7,000 transponders, in-cab signalling for 125 trains, and 600+ new passenger information displays at 87 stations. The system is managed from the state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth, which became operational in April 2025.
Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road)
A $700 million project to widen and upgrade the Kwinana Freeway between Roe Highway and Safety Bay Road to improve safety and freight efficiency for over 100,000 daily vehicles. Key features include an additional lane in each direction between Russell Road and Mortimer Road, a new southbound lane between Roe Highway and Berrigan Drive, and a new northbound lane from Russell Road to Beeliar Drive. The project also introduces coordinated ramp signals on northbound on-ramps and upgrades to the Principal Shared Path (PSP) network. Environmental assessments are currently underway following its designation as a 'controlled action' under the EPBC Act, with preliminary documentation expected in early 2026. Procurement is active with a construction contract award scheduled for mid-2026.
Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH)
Flagship open-access LNG and hydrogen research, testing and training facility being developed in the Kwinana industrial zone. Led by Future Energy Exports CRC through its subsidiary Luth Eolas, KETH will host pilot-scale assets including a 10 t/day LNG unit, 100 kg/day hydrogen electrolyser and liquefier, storage and emissions rigs to de-risk decarbonisation technologies for export energy industries. Development Application approved with construction targeted to commence in 2025 and initial operations in 2026.
Employment
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 was 2.0% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. The area had 3,238 residents employed while its workforce participation rate was 71.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing was particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employed only 5.4% of local workers compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.
Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, suggesting Lake Coogee's local employment should increase by approximately the same rates based on its current industry mix.
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Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
In financial year 2023, Lake Coogee had a median taxpayer income of $67,237 and an average income of $85,793. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. By September 2025, adjusted for a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,705 (median) and $94,046 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Lake Coogee's household, family, and personal incomes rank at the 73rd percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 38.1% of residents (2,050 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Housing costs account for 14.4% of income, while strong earnings place residents at the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Lake Coogee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Lake Coogee, as per the latest Census, 93.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Perth metro's 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lake Coogee stood at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.3% and rented ones 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.
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Household Composition
Lake Coogee has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 account for 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, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
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 benchmarks, with 20.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are 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 such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 29.6%. Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably 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.
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Transport
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 operating within its area. These are served by a mix of bus routes totalling five. Together, these provide 1,343 weekly passenger trips.
Residents' access to transport is rated as good, with an average distance of 224 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 191 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 exceptional results, especially for younger age groups with low prevalence rates for common conditions. Private health cover is notably high at approximately 61% of the total population (3,297 people), surpassing Greater Perth's 57.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0% and 6.7% respectively.
A significant majority, 74.7%, report being free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 72.9%. Lake Coogee has a senior population of 15.0% (807 people aged 65 and over), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention compared to the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 linguistic diversity, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the regional average of around 3%. A significant portion, 30.0%, were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 60.4%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 48.5%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (21.0%), and Italian (11.4%). Notably, Croatian ancestry was more prevalent in Lake Coogee at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 2.3%, Serbian at 1.1% versus 0.7%, and Spanish at 0.7% against a regional average of 0.5%.
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Age
Lake Coogee's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Lake Coogee's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Perth's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years is strongly represented at 16.6%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 11.3%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.9% to 5.0%. Conversely, the age group of 45 to 54 years has decreased from 13.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lake Coogee's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 476 people from the current 269. This growth is part of a broader aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 66% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to experience population declines.