Cottesloe at a glance
Median house
$3,422,500
Median unit
$1,210,000
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,750
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cottesloe.
The postcode for Cottesloe is 6011 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Cottesloe is $3,422,500.
Cottesloe (6011) sits in the Mosman Park region of Western Australia. The median house here is $3,422,500, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $3,422,500 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $1,210,000, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $685,000. Prices sit well 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
$3,422,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,210,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$3,422,500
$1,210,000
7,750
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.84% (median rent $550/wk against a $3,422,500 price tag). Units yield 2.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), 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 20240.84%
Based on $3,422,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $1,210,000 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 202671%
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.
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 median house price in Cottesloe?
- The median house price in Cottesloe, WA 6011 is $3,422,500. The median unit price is $1,210,000.
- What is the Cottesloe postcode?
- Cottesloe is in the 6011 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Mosman Park region.
- Where is Cottesloe?
- Cottesloe is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6011. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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, Claremont North, Swanbourne, Mosman Park.
- What is the population of Cottesloe?
- The population of Cottesloe is approximately 7,750 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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