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Coogee - Clovelly

3 km²

Young professionals and a high number of overseas arrivals make up the heart of Coogee - Clovelly. This is a high-earning community where the typical resident is just 35, making it noticeably younger than the rest of the state. With a high proportion of university degrees and a strong workforce, the area is an affluent hub that attracts many new arrivals from abroad. Its character is shaped by a mix of coastal living and a fast-paced, working-from-home lifestyle.

Coogee - Clovelly's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with few seniors and children. A striking 22.9% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the state average.

International links are strong here, with 36.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 80.6% of the community. While 14.9% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 49.2%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 55.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, far exceeding the state average.

Earnings are very high here, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal and family incomes are far above the national figures.

Residents enjoy good health, as the number of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest for its level. Long-term health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but it is highly educated and employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate far above the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. The community has far fewer one-parent families than the state or national average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 72.3% of homes. Renting is much more common than in other areas, and both typical rents and mortgage payments are far above the national figures.

The area is a hub for remote work, with 53.8% of people working from home. Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 13.0% of homes have no car.

The population is very mobile, with 51.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level.

Employment rates are very high, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.

This is an area of significant advantage, ranking at the top for job skills and overall economic standing. It is home to a large number of businesses.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with very high annual rainfall. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. This high walkability is supported by a very short walk to the nearest transit stop.

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