Coogee vs Henderson
Coogee scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coogee (1019) sits above Henderson (1015). Coogee skews owner-occupied (87%), Henderson runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Coogee and Henderson side by side
| Measure | Coogee | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $926,750 | – |
| Median unit | $500,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $270/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 25.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 92.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 5,345 | 36 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 671 mm | 713 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.3°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Coogee edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1015). Coogee also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coogee vs Henderson: common questions
Does Coogee or Henderson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coogee scores 1019 vs 1015 in Henderson. 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 is more walkable, Coogee or Henderson?
Coogee scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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