Coogee vs Randwick
Randwick (median $3,550,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Coogee ($4,900,000). Over the past year, Coogee (+3.2%) ran 2.9 percentage points ahead of Randwick (+0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Coogee and Randwick side by side
| Measure | Coogee | Randwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,900,000 | $3,550,000 |
| Median unit | $538,560 | $501,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.2% | +0.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1380/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | $970/wk | $900/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1140 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,634 | 28,943 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1199 mm | 1199 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coogee (1140) sits above Randwick (1139).
- For buyers
- Randwick is the lower entry point at $3,550,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Randwick delivers the better gross yield (2.20% vs 1.46%), but Coogee has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Coogee edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1139).
Coogee vs Randwick: common questions
Is Coogee or Randwick cheaper to buy in?
Randwick has the lower median house price at $3,550,000, roughly 28% below Coogee ($4,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coogee or Randwick?
Over the past 12 months, Coogee grew +3.2% vs +0.3% in Randwick, a gap of 2.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Coogee or Randwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coogee scores 1140 vs 1139 in Randwick. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Coogee or Randwick?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.20% in Randwick vs 1.46% in Coogee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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