Lake Coogee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,768
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lake Coogee.
The postcode for Lake Coogee is 6166 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Lake Coogee (6166) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
Lake Coogee has roughly 4,768 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Coogee scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Coogee's population at 4,768, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,768
Median age
37
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
4,768
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Coogee.
Local schools for Lake Coogee
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Government School Catchment
South Coogee Primary School
Coogee Primary School
Newton Primary School
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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 Lake Coogee.
- What is the Lake Coogee postcode?
- Lake Coogee is in the 6166 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Lake Coogee?
- Lake 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 Lake Coogee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lake Coogee?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Coogee on this page, including St Jerome's Primary School, South Coogee Primary School, Coogee Primary School.
- How walkable is Lake Coogee?
- Lake Coogee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lake Coogee?
- Lake Coogee is close to Henderson, Yangebup, Coogee, Beeliar, Spearwood.
- What is the population of Lake Coogee?
- The population of Lake Coogee is approximately 4,768 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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