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 of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the North Coogee statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,854. This figure reflects a growth of 1,113 people since the 2021 Census, marking an increase of 29.8%. The ABS reported a resident population of 3,741 for North Coogee in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch estimated a resident population of 4,744 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), with an additional 155 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer for North Coogee, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate of 29.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration accounted for approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in North Coogee. 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the 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 significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, North Coogee is expected to expand by 1,715 persons to reach a total population of 6,569 by 2041, reflecting a 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 around 109 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 548 homes. So far in FY-26, 73 approvals have been recorded. Over the same period, an average of 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed, suggesting solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $839,000, indicating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $1.0 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Relative to Greater Perth, North Coogee has 199.0% more development activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers, although building activity has slowed in recent years. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. With around 61 people per dwelling approval, North Coogee shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, North Coogee is expected to grow by 1,605 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Major initiatives include Shoreline North Coogee, Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Redevelopment, Cockburn Coast Oval, and OneOneFive Hamilton Hill. The following list details those likely to be 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 was 1.1% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year.

There were 3,134 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate was 2.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 67.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. North Coogee shows particular strength in professional & technical employment, with a share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 3.9% of North Coogee's workforce compared to 6.8% in Greater Perth. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, while the labour force grew by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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 among taxpayers in North Coogee is $82,045 and average income stands at $103,206, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $89,938 (median) and $113,134 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in North Coogee, between the 91st and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.7% of residents (1,490 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. A substantial proportion of high earners (45.2% above $3,000/week) indicates 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 and the area'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 structure in its latest Census assessment was 47.3% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 81.2% houses and 18.8% 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, above Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in North Coogee was $460, higher than Perth metro's $370 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, North Coogee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 28.2%, consisting of 25.6% lone person households and 2.4% group households. 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 university qualification rate is 36.4%, higher than the SA3 area average of 27.4% and Western Australia's rate of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 21.6%.

A total of 22.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 6.2% in secondary, 5.8% in primary, 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

Transport analysis indicates ten active public transport stops operating within North Coogee as of July 2021. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with two individual routes collectively providing 227 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 327 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop as of July 2021.

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

North Coogee shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 68% of its total population of 3,308 people, outpacing Greater Perth's 57.9%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6% and 6.8% of residents respectively. Notably, 71.4% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 72.9%. North Coogee has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21%, totaling 1,019 people, compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 15.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in North Coogee, comprising 53.9% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.3%), Australian (18.5%), and Scottish (9.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian is overrepresented at 2.9% (vs regional 2.3%), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Italian at 8.5% (vs 6.6%).

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

The median age in North Coogee is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth's average, the cohort aged 55-64 is significantly over-represented in North Coogee at 17.7%, while those aged 5-14 are under-represented at 7.7%. This concentration of people aged 55-64 is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.2% to 5.5%, while those aged 65 to 74 increased from 12.3% to 13.4%. Conversely, the cohort aged 0 to 4 has declined from 4.6% to 3.1%, and the group aged 25 to 34 has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for North Coogee indicate significant demographic changes by 2041, with the cohort aged 75 to 84 projected to increase dramatically by 365 people (137%) from 266 to 632. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 35-44 and 5-14 are expected to experience population declines.