Randwick vs Coogee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,550,000 and $4,900,000. Coogee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Randwick (median $3,550,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Coogee ($4,900,000). Over the past year, Coogee (+3.2%) ran 2.9 percentage points ahead of Randwick (+0.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coogee (1140) sits above Randwick (1139).
For buyers
Randwick is the lower entry point at $3,550,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Randwick delivers the better gross yield (0.85% vs 0.65%), but Coogee has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Coogee edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1139).
Common questions
Is Randwick or Coogee cheaper to buy in?
Randwick has the lower median house price at $3,550,000, roughly 28% below Coogee ($4,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Randwick or Coogee?
Over the past 12 months, Coogee grew +3.2% vs +0.3% in Randwick, a gap of 2.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Randwick or Coogee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coogee scores 1140 vs 1139 in Randwick. 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, Randwick or Coogee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 0.85% in Randwick vs 0.65% in 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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