5,611 —
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
South Coogee · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in South Coogee is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. This community of 5,611 people is smaller than about 74% of similar areas, with a population profile that leans toward older adults and families.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is South Coogee — lower than 74% of areas.
| South Coogee | 5,611 |
|---|---|
| 2034, NSW | 20,249 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age here is 42, which is higher than most similar areas and 4 years older than the national figure.
5,611 —
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
42 yrs —
Older than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is a little above the state and national rates. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18% of residents, a figure that sits around the middle for this level.
18.0% —
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.9% —
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In South Coogee, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
People in de facto relationships make up 8.2% of the area, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 1.9% of the population, slightly below the state and national averages.
1.9% —
Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
8.2% —
Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In South Coogee, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (10%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in South Coogee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118021654/south-coogee/topic/demographics-identity