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

North Coogee's population is around 4,854 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,113 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,741 people. The change was 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 level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Coogee's growth rate of 29.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. North Coogee is expected to grow by 1,715 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 33.1% 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 approximately 109 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 548 homes were approved, with an additional 73 approvals so far in FY26. This translates to about 2.4 people moving to the area annually for each new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is around $545,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly focused on residential development. Compared to Greater Perth, North Coogee has seen 199.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area, which is well above the national average.

The mix of new building activity comprises approximately 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, providing an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets. With around 68 people per approval, North Coogee reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,605 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Shoreline North Coogee, Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Redevelopment, Cockburn Coast Oval, and OneOneFive Hamilton Hill. The following list details those most relevant.

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

North Coogee has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.1%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%.

As of September 2025, 3,134 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in North Coogee is 74.6%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 12.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

North Coogee has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. However, accommodation & food services have limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 6.8% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.2% while labour force increased by 5.5%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Coogee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though 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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. North Coogee SA2 had a median income of $85,025 and an average of $106,847 among taxpayers. This places it in the top percentile nationally. Greater Perth's median was $60,748 with an average of $80,248. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $93,204 and an average of $117,126 based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in North Coogee ranking between the 91st and 92nd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 30.7% of locals (1,490 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike surrounding regions where 32.0% are within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 45.2% of households, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income. Residents rank in the 91st percentile for disposable income. 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

North Coogee's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 47.3% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Coogee stood at 33.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, significantly higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in North Coogee was $460, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, North Coogee's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,817 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 71.8% of all households, including 28.5% composed of couples with children, 39.0% consisting of couples without children, and 3.9% being 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 is 2.3 people, which 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 university qualification rate is 36.4%, higher than the SA3 average of 27.4% and WA's 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 21.6%.

Overall, 22.3% of the population is actively pursuing education. This includes 6.2% in secondary education, 5.8% in primary education, and 5.7% in tertiary education.

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

North Coogee has ten active public transport stops, all bus services. Two routes operate here, offering a total of 227 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents usually 327 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 83% of residents, while trains account for 8%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 12.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 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

North Coogee's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 74% of North Coogee's total population (3,591 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 (7.6%) and mental health issues (6.8%), with 71.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%.

Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. North Coogee has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.3% (1,082 people) compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in North Coogee are above average but 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 exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in North Coogee, comprising 53.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.2% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.3%), Australian (18.5%), and Scottish (9.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: Croatian at 2.9% (versus regional 0.8%), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7%), and Italian at 8.5% (versus 4.2%).

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

The median age in North Coogee is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years is notably over-represented in North Coogee at 17.8%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 12.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 year-old cohort is under-represented at 7.5% in North Coogee. Nationally, the 55-64 age group comprises 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 6.0%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.9%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 11.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 4.6% to 3.0%. Population forecasts for North Coogee in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to increase by 342 people (118%) from 289 to 632. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to decline by 3 people.