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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, North Coogee's population is around 4,854 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,113 people (29.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,741 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,744 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Coogee's 29.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 78.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 1,715 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 33.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in North Coogee was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

North Coogee has averaged around 109 new dwelling approvals per year, with 548 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 75 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.4 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $545,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, North Coogee has 199.0% more new home approvals (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though building activity has slowed in recent years. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. At around 68 people per approval, North Coogee reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate North Coogee will gain 1,605 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

North Coogee has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Shoreline North Coogee, Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Redevelopment, Cockburn Coast Oval, and OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees North Coogee performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

North Coogee possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.0%, and 1.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,088 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 12.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Meanwhile, accommodation & food has a limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 6.8% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while the labour force increased by 1.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within North Coogee. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note 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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the North Coogee SA2's median income among taxpayers is $85,025, with an average of $106,847. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $93,204 (median) and $117,126 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in North Coogee, between the 91st and 92nd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 30.7% of locals (1,490 people) in the $4000+ category, unlike trends in the surrounding region where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength emerges through 45.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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

Dwelling structure within North Coogee, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 47.3% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within North Coogee was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 33.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,817, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, North Coogee's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 71.8% of all households, comprising 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%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

North Coogee performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (36.4% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA3 area average of 27.4% and that of WA (27.9%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (21.6%).

A substantial 22.3% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 6.2% in secondary education, 5.8% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within North Coogee, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 227 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 327 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 12.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

North Coogee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across North Coogee, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (3,591 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.6% and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,082 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. The main religion in North Coogee is Christianity, which makes up 53.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in North Coogee are English, comprising 29.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.5% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 2.9% of North Coogee (vs 0.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.7%), and Italian at 8.5% (vs 4.2%).

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

The 46-year median age in North Coogee is notably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (17.8% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (7.5%). This 55 - 64 concentration is well above the national 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 6.0% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 11.8% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 4.6% to 3.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for North Coogee. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 342 people (118%) from 289 to 632. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 55% of projected growth. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 3 people.