Town of Mosman Park
Cottesloe
Cottesloe at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,750
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cottesloe.
Cottesloe (6011) sits in the Mosman Park region of Western Australia.
Cottesloe has roughly 7,750 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cottesloe scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 8 government primary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cottesloe's population at 7,750, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,750
Median age
44
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
7,750
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
54
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cottesloe.
Local schools for Cottesloe
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Government School Catchment
North Cottesloe Primary School
Cottesloe Primary School
Freshwater Bay 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 Cottesloe.
- What is the Cottesloe postcode?
- Cottesloe is in the 6011 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Mosman Park region.
- What is the average rent in Cottesloe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Cottesloe?
- There are 20 schools serving Cottesloe on this page, including North Cottesloe Primary School, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Cottesloe Primary School.
- How walkable is Cottesloe?
- Cottesloe has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cottesloe?
- Cottesloe is close to Peppermint Grove, Claremont North, Claremont, Swanbourne, Mosman Park.
- What is the population of Cottesloe?
- Cottesloe has approximately 7,750 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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