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, as of November 2025, is approximately 10,973. This figure represents an increase of 1,157 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,816. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,875 as of June 2024 and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,053 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coogee's growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. 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 is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses 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 trends project an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Coogee expected to expand by 1,729 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Coogee has received approximately 48 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totaling 240 homes. As of FY-26, nine approvals have been recorded. On average, around five residents arrive per year for each new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates a significant gap between supply and demand, leading to heightened competition among buyers and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes is $279,000. In this financial year, Coogee has seen around $2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Coogee has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 39th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes.

New building activity consists predominantly of detached houses (93%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (7%), preserving Coogee's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 422 people per dwelling approval, Coogee exhibits signs of a developed market. AreaSearch estimates indicate that Coogee will gain around 1,631 residents by 2041. While construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, increasing population may lead to growing competition among buyers.

Coogee has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Windfall Residences Port Coogee, Discovery Parks Coogee Beach Redevelopment, Spearwood Housing Project - 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. Its 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 in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Perth's and workforce participation similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade are the primary industries for employment among residents. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.1% compared to 8.2% regionally.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data from 25-Nov 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 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. Applying these projections to Coogee's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Coogee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $63,349 and an average of $80,832. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Coogee would be approximately $72,345 (median) and $92,310 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Coogee cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.7% of the population (3,478 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Notably, a significant 31.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. 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

In Coogee, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.6% 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 Coogee stood at 41.5%, with mortgaged properties at 44.6% and rented ones at 13.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Coogee was $400, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Coogee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 constitute 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

Coogee trails regional benchmarks in educational qualifications, with 22.1% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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 7 different routes that together facilitate 1,564 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 244 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 223 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coogee's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Coogee. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,561 people), compared to 56.4% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 6.4% of residents respectively. 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,204 people), which is higher than the 14.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 48.5% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.0%), Australian (20.6%), and Italian (12.1%), with Italians being more represented than the regional average of 6.6%.

Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Croatians make up 5.9% in Coogee versus 2.3% regionally, Serbians are at 1.0% compared to 0.7%, and South Africans stand at 0.8% against a regional average of 1.1%.

Coogee's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Coogee is 42 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 10.8% of the population in Coogee, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Perth. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up 10.3% of the population in Coogee. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 6.8% of the population, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.9%. By 2041, Coogee's population is expected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 75%, reaching 1,311 people from a previous total of 749. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 67% of the total population growth in Coogee. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.