Coogee
Statistical Area - sa2

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 August 2025, is approximately 10,973 people. This figure represents an increase of 1,157 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,816. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 10,875, with an additional 104 validated new addresses contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 1,053 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coogee's population growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds the national average of 8.6%, positioning it as a region with notable growth. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 40.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all factors including interstate migration and natural growth contributed positively to this growth.

AreaSearch is using 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 employs 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 indicate an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Coogee is projected to grow by 1,729 persons, representing a total gain 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 per year. Development approval data, produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totals 240 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with 3 approvals so far in FY-26. An average of 5.3 new residents arrives annually per dwelling constructed over these years. This demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition.

New homes are built at an average expected construction cost value of $470,000. In FY-26, there have been $2.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Coogee has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks around the 40th percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings.

New development consists of 93% detached houses and 7% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 422 people per approval, Coogee suggests a mature market. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,631 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Coogee has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Key projects are 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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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Coogee performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Coogee has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of that date, 6,527 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing demonstrates notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employ just 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, labour force by 5.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures: employment rose by 3.7%, labour force grew by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Coogee's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Coogee was $63,349 and average income was $80,832. In Greater Perth, median income was $58,380 and average income was $78,020. By March 2025, estimated median income in Coogee would be approximately $70,704 and average income $90,217, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61%. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Coogee are around the 70th percentile nationally. In Coogee, 31.7% (3,478 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 31.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income. Coogee'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, consisted of 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's figures of 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coogee stood at 41.5%, with mortgaged dwellings 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. Median weekly rent in Coogee was $400, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Coogee's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for 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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.2%). Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Coogee has two primary schools, St Jerome's Primary School and Coogee Primary School, serving a total of 1,089 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1058.

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

Transport analysis shows 48 active stops operating within Coogee, serving a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, providing 1564 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 244 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 223 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per 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 see 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, while 73.3% 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.

Coogee was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range 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, comprising 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 Italian being notably higher than the regional average of 6.6%.

Some ethnic groups have significant representation in Coogee: Croatian at 5.9% (regional average 2.3%), Serbian at 1.0% (regional average 0.7%), and South African at 0.8% (regional average 1.1%).

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

The median age in Coogee is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 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 Coogee's population. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 6.8%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Coogee, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 75% (561 people), reaching 1,311 from a previous count of 749. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 67% of total population growth in Coogee. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.