North Coogee
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of August 2025, is approximately 4,852. This figure represents an increase of 1,111 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,741 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 4,744 residents as of June 2024 and 155 new addresses validated post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,751 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. North Coogee's population growth since the 2021 Census (29.7%) exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and state averages, marking it as a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 estimations post-2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, significant population increases are forecast for top quartile statistical areas nationally. North Coogee is expected to increase by 1,715 persons by 2041, with an overall increase of 33.1% over the 17-year period based on latest population numbers.

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 received approximately 109 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between financial years FY21 and FY25, around 548 dwellings were approved in total, with no approvals recorded so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling built over the past five financial years has resulted in approximately 2.4 new residents annually. This robust demand supports property values, with new homes being constructed at an average cost of $839,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers.

In the current financial year, there have been $1.0 million worth of commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, North Coogee has seen 199% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite a slowdown in recent years. This high level reflects strong developer confidence in the area. Currently, building activity consists of approximately 53% detached houses and 47% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments catering to different price points. With around 68 people per dwelling approval, North Coogee exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections indicate that by 2041, the suburb will add approximately 1,607 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

North 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 identified eight projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Redevelopment, Shoreline North Coogee, Cockburn Coast Oval, and OneOneFive Hamilton Hill. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in North Coogee rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

North Coogee has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4%.

As of June 2025, 2,990 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in North Coogee was 67.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services had limited presence, with 3.9% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data showed that over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment in North Coogee increased by 5.4%, while the labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7%, labour force expansion of 3.8%, and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 showed that WA's employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Coogee's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows North Coogee had a median taxpayer income of $82,045 and an average income of $103,206. These figures place North Coogee in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes for North Coogee as of March 2025 are approximately $91,570 and $115,188. Census 2021 income data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in North Coogee between the 92nd and 93rd percentiles nationally. The $4000+ bracket dominates with 30.7% of residents (1,489 people), contrasting with Perth's metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. North Coogee demonstrates affluence with 45.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 92nd 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

Dwelling structure in North Coogee, as per the latest Census, comprised 47.3% houses and 52.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Coogee was at 33.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in North Coogee was $460, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, North Coogee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 versus the Australian 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 constitute 71.8% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 39.0% couples without children, and 3.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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% among residents aged 15+, which exceeds both the SA3 area average of 27.4% and Western Australia's overall rate of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications: advanced diplomas account for 12.5%, while certificates make up 21.6%.

A total of 22.3% of the population is currently engaged in formal education. This includes 6.2% in secondary education, 5.8% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be situated outside the immediate catchment boundaries, necessitating families to access schools located in neighboring areas.

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

Analysis of public transport in North Coogee shows 11 operational transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by two distinct routes, together offering 227 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is assessed as good, with residents located an average of 327 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in North Coogee is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

North Coogee exhibits superior health outcomes among both younger and older age groups, showing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 73% (3,522 people) have private health cover, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 56.4% and Australia's national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and mental health issues (6.8%), with 71.4% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.9% in Greater Perth.

As of the latest data, 21.1% (1,023 people) are aged 65 and over, exceeding Greater Perth's 14.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors remain above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

North 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

North Coogee exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 53.9% of North Coogee's population. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in North Coogee, making up 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 29.3%, Australian at 18.5%, and Scottish at 9.0%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 2.9% (versus 2.3% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.6%), and Italian at 8.5% (versus 6.6%).

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

The median age in North Coogee is 46 years, notably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth's average, the 55-64 age group is significantly over-represented in North Coogee at 17.7%, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. This concentration of the 55-64 cohort is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.5%, while the 65 to 74 age group increased from 12.3% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 4.6% to 3.1%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for North Coogee indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase dramatically, expanding by 363 people (136%) from 268 to 632. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.