South Coogee at a glance
Median house
$3,730,000
Median unit
$1,225,000
Days on market
76
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,611
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about South Coogee.
The postcode for South Coogee is 2034 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in South Coogee is $3,730,000.
South Coogee (2034) sits in the Randwick region of NSW. The median house here is $3,730,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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. Listings here typically sell in 76 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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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
Houses change hands at $3,730,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,225,000, roughly 67% below the house median. Days on market run long (76 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $746,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (76 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,730,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,225,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$615/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$207/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$3,730,000
$1,225,000
76
Average days to sell
5,611
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.86% (median rent $615/wk against a $3,730,000 price tag). Units yield 0.88% 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.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.86%
Based on $3,730,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.88%
Based on $1,225,000 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 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202476 days
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.
315
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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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 $3,730,000. The median unit price is $1,225,000.
- 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 $615, for units it's $207.
- 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 South, Maroubra, 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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