Coogee

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

Coogee's population was approximately 11,090 as of February 2026, reflecting a growth of 1,274 people (13.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,816. This increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 10,875 in June 2024 and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 1,064 persons per square kilometer. Coogee's growth rate exceeded the national average (9.9%), making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Coogee is expected to increase by 1,729 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.7% over the 17 years.

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

Coogee averaged approximately 48 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 240 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply lagged demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes valued at an average of $279,000.

In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Coogee had roughly half the building activity per person as of 2021, placing it at the 39th percentile nationally for buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. Recent construction comprised 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

As of 2021, Coogee had approximately 422 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. By 2041, Coogee is projected to gain 1,514 residents, with development keeping reasonable pace with this growth despite increasing buyer competition as the population expands.

Coogee has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Windfall Residences Port Coogee, Discovery Parks Coogee Beach Redevelopment, Spearwood Housing Project by Uniting WA, and Cockburn Coast Shoreline Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Coogee ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Coogee has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%.

As of September 2025, 6,441 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 73.8%, similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. A low 8.7% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong, employing 1.4 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employed just 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by a lower Census working population compared to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labour force grew by 4.4%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to 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 simplified 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 2023, Coogee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $66,174. The average income stood at $85,329. Nationally, these figures are extremely high 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 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $72,540 (median) and $93,538 (average). Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Coogee cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Distribution data indicates that 31.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.0% occupy this earnings band. A substantial proportion, 31.9%, are high earners with incomes above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Coogee's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee was 41.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 13.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coogee was $2,167, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Coogee was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Coogee's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Coogee features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 78.2% of all households, including 38.4% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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

Educational qualifications in Coogee trail regional benchmarks, with 22.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 28.2%. Educational participation is high in Coogee, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Coogee has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together facilitate 1,570 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living just 244 metres from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards. Car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 88% of residents, while train use stands at 6%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Coogee, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 224 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coogee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Coogee's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 62% of Coogee's total population (6,875 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6% and 6.4% of residents respectively. A total of 73.3% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents in Coogee have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.7% (2,298 people), compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Although health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Coogee's population shows high cultural diversity, with 18.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coogee, accounting for 62.1%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.0%), Australian (20.6%), and Italian (12.1%), with Italian being notably higher than the regional average of 4.2%.

Some ethnic groups are overrepresented in Coogee compared to the region: Croatian at 5.9% vs 0.8%, Serbian at 1.0% vs 0.3%, and South African at 0.8% vs 1.0%.

Coogee's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Coogee is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.1% of the population in Coogee, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Perth. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up 9.9% of Coogee's population, less than that of Greater Perth. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 7.1%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 9.9%. The 45 to 54 age group has also dropped, from 14.1% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Coogee. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 66%, reaching 1,311 people from 789. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.