South Coogee at a glance
Median house
$4,660,000
+18.7% over 12 months
Median unit
$1,225,000
Weekly rent
$1,380
Houses · units $970
Gross yield
1.5%
Houses, on the median
Population
5,611
Median age 42
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 67 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2034), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $4,660,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (67 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $1,225,000, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $932,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in South Coogee.
Median house price
$4,660,000
+18.7% over the past year. Median unit price $1,225,000.
Median of 67 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$970/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$4,660,000
+18.7% annual growth
$1,225,000
5,611
Median age: 42
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +18.7%/yr
2021
$2.0M
5-year change
+136%
2026
$4.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about South Coogee.
South Coogee's median house price is $4,660,000 (median of 67 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2034 (NSW), Randwick City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
South Coogee (2034) sits in the Randwick region of NSW. The median house here is $4,660,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +18.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
South Coogee has roughly 5,611 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Coogee scores 10/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Coogee's population at 5,611, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,611
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.54% (median rent $1380/wk against a $4,660,000 price tag). Units yield 4.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +18.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.54%
Based on $4,660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.12%
Based on $1,225,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+18.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
182
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Coogee.
Local schools for South Coogee
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
South Coogee Public School
Maroubra Bay Public School
Coogee Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Coogee.
- What is the median house price in South Coogee?
- The median house price in South Coogee, NSW 2034 is $4,660,000 (median of 67 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $1,225,000. Annual growth is +18.7%.
- How much is my house worth in South Coogee?
- A useful starting point is the South Coogee median house price of $4,660,000 (units $1,225,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Coogee a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Coogee is 1.5%: the median weekly house rent is $1,380 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2034), June 2026) against the median house price of $4,660,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 18.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether South Coogee is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South Coogee postcode?
- South Coogee is in the 2034 postcode, in NSW, in the Randwick City Council region.
- Where is South Coogee?
- South Coogee is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2034. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Randwick City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Coogee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1380, for units it's $970.
- What schools are in South Coogee?
- There are 20 schools serving South Coogee on this page, including South Coogee Public School, Maroubra Bay Public School, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is South Coogee?
- South Coogee has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Coogee?
- South Coogee is close to Coogee, St Pauls, Maroubra, Maroubra South, Clovelly.
- What is the population of South Coogee?
- The population of South Coogee is approximately 5,611 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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