North Coogee

North Coogee lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of the suburb of North Coogee was around 4,854 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,113 people (29.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,741 in the suburb. AreaSearch's estimation is based on the resident population of 4,744, derived from their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer for North Coogee, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 29.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains for North Coogee during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for the suburb are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data, they utilize growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in their latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, significant population increases are forecasted for the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with North Coogee expected to expand by 1,715 persons to reach a total population of 6,569 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 33.1% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in North Coogee was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, North Coogee averaged approximately 109 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 548 homes. As of FY-26, 73 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, on average, 2.4 people moved to North Coogee per new home constructed, indicating solid demand supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $839,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $1.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Relative to Greater Perth, North Coogee has 199.0% more development activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers despite recent slowing building activity. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of approximately 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living.

With around 61 people per dwelling approval, North Coogee shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Coogee is expected to grow by approximately 1,605 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

North 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 seven projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Shoreline North Coogee, Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Redevelopment, Cockburn Coast Oval, and OneOneFive Hamilton Hill. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

North Coogee has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 3,134 residents in work.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 74.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 12.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

North Coogee shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force increased by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that North Coogee's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

North Coogee suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income of North Coogee taxpayers was $82,045 with average income at $103,206, 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% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for North Coogee would be approximately $89,938 (median) and $113,134 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in North Coogee rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 92nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 30.7% of residents (1,490 people) fall within the $4000+ bracket, differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 32.0%. High earners make up 45.2% of North Coogee residents earning above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

North Coogee features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Coogee's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 47.3% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Coogee stood at 33.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in North Coogee was $460, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, North Coogee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Coogee has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.8% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 39.0% couples without children, and 3.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

North Coogee demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 36.4% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 27.4% and that of WA (27.9%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with vocational credentials held by 34.1% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (21.6%).

A significant portion, 22.3%, is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 6.2% in secondary education, 5.8% in primary education, and 5.7% in tertiary education.

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

North Coogee has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by two routes that together facilitate 227 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents living an average of 327 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 83%, while train usage stands at 8%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 32 trips per day, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

North Coogee's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts particularly have very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 68% of the total population (3,308 people), which is higher than Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 71.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. North Coogee has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.3% (1,082 people), compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

North Coogee, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, has a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home (15.2%) compared to most local areas. Additionally, a larger percentage of North Coogee's population was born overseas (36.3%), indicating greater cultural diversity. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Coogee with 53.9% adherents.

However, Judaism is slightly overrepresented in North Coogee at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, English (29.3%) and Australian (18.5%) are the most prevalent, followed by Scottish (9.0%). Notably, Croatian (2.9%), Welsh (0.9%), and Italian (8.5%) ethnicities have higher representations in North Coogee compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.7%, and 4.2% respectively.

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

The median age in North Coogee as of 2021 was 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 55-64 age cohort was significantly over-represented in North Coogee at 17.8%, while the 5-14 age group was under-represented at 7.5%. The proportion of the 55-64 age group in North Coogee was well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the previous census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.2% to 6.0%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 13.7% to 11.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 4.6% to 2.9%. Population forecasts for North Coogee indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase dramatically, with a surge of 340 people (an 117% rise) from 291 to 632. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to decline by 2 people.