Coogee vs North Coogee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $926,750 and $1,650,000.
Coogee (median $926,750) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than North Coogee ($1,650,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Coogee (1022) sits above Coogee (1019). Coogee skews owner-occupied (87%), North Coogee runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
Coogee is the lower entry point at $926,750 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Coogee offers the higher gross rental yield (2.24% vs 1.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
North Coogee edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1019).
Common questions
Is Coogee or North Coogee cheaper to buy in?
Coogee has the lower median house price at $926,750, roughly 44% below North Coogee ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coogee or North Coogee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Coogee scores 1022 vs 1019 in Coogee. 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 North Coogee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Coogee vs 1.10% in North 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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