Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Cottesloe
4 km²
Walking to shops, parks and health services is a daily reality for everyone in Cottesloe, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute stroll of these amenities. This is a wealthy, established community with a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. It is defined by very high incomes and a highly educated workforce, which helps explain why nearly half of all homes are owned outright. The area has grown steadily, adding about 351 people since 2011.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 44 and 21.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.7%, a figure well below the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia (70.9%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.3%.
English is the dominant language, with 89.2% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion (47.7%), a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 44.6%.
Cottesloe is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 54.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen 11 points since 2011.
Household incomes are among the highest in the nation, with typical weekly family earnings of $4,593. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with 70.1% reporting no long-term conditions. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest for its level.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other people is also more common than in most areas.
The First Nations population is small, numbering 27 people. This group is far older and has a much higher typical personal income than the state and national figures.
Most households are couples with children (60.5%) or couples without children (29.7%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is very strong, with 44.8% of homes owned outright. However, the area is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $550 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,925, both far above the national figure.
Cottesloe is a convenient spot, with a typical 13-minute drive to the city. While most people drive, 15% of the workforce now works from home, up 8.7 points since 2011.
The area is quite dynamic, with 42.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14% of the population.
The workforce is largely professional, with 44.6% of workers in professional roles. Unemployment is very low at 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure.
Cottesloe is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.
The area experiences a mild climate with an average maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 670mm.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.