Coogee at a glance
Median house
$926,750
Median unit
$500,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,345
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Coogee.
The postcode for Coogee is 6166 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Coogee is $926,750.
Coogee (6166) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia. The median house here is $926,750, above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Coogee has roughly 5,345 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coogee scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coogee's population at 5,345, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,345
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $926,750 on a typical sale, above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $500,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $185,000. Prices sit above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$926,750
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $500,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$926,750
$500,000
5,345
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.24% (median rent $400/wk against a $926,750 price tag). Units yield 4.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.24%
Based on $926,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.47%
Based on $500,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202687%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coogee.
Local schools for Coogee
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Government School Catchment
Coogee Primary School
Spearwood Alternative School
Newton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coogee.
- What is the median house price in Coogee?
- The median house price in Coogee, WA 6166 is $926,750. The median unit price is $500,000.
- What is the Coogee postcode?
- Coogee is in the 6166 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Coogee?
- Coogee is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6166. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in Coogee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Coogee?
- There are 20 schools serving Coogee on this page, including Coogee Primary School, St Jerome's Primary School, Spearwood Alternative School.
- How walkable is Coogee?
- Coogee has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Coogee?
- Coogee is close to North Coogee, Spearwood, Lake Coogee, Hamilton Hill, Henderson.
- What is the population of Coogee?
- The population of Coogee is approximately 5,345 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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