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 was around 10,973 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,157 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,816. The change was inferred from ABS estimates and new addresses since the Census date. Population density was 1,053 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages across other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Coogee's growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.5% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for Coogee, with an expected increase of 1,729 persons to 2041, a total gain of 14.9% over the 17 years.

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

Coogee has received approximately 48 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 240 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 9 approvals recorded so far. On average, about 5.3 people move to Coogee annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is around $279,000. In this financial year, approximately $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Coogee has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 40th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

New development consists primarily of detached houses (93.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (7.0%), preserving Coogee's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 422 people per approval, Coogee indicates a mature market. Population forecasts suggest that Coogee will gain around 1,631 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

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

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area significantly. These 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 likely to be 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 is 2.2% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6,527 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among Coogee residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing has notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services employ only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.2% while the labour force grew by 5.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Coogee has one of the highest incomes in Australia, with a median assessed income of $63,349 and an average income of $80,832. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income 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. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Coogee cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. The data shows that 31.7% of the population (3,478 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 31.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 81.2% houses and 18.8% 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 $1,950. 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 above 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, aligning 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 prominent, 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.

This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education. Two schools serve the area: St Jerome's Primary School and Coogee Primary School, collectively educating 1,089 students as of 2021 data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA index: 1058). Both primary schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 48 active transport stops in Coogee, served by buses via 7 routes. These routes facilitate 1,564 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 244 meters, indicating good accessibility.

Service frequency averages 223 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 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 exhibit 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. A total of 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. As of 2016, 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, 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 prevalent than the regional average of 6.6%.

Some ethnic groups have notable representation: 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 also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 10.8% of the population in Coogee compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 10.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 6.8% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Coogee. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 75%, reaching 1,311 people from 749, and the combined 65+ age groups will account for 67% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.