Coogee

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the proportion of seniors rising 4.1 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.

People born overseas make up 29.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by a significant Italian presence at 16.1%.

About 17.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has fallen since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, and the 33.5% who have no religion is well below the state and national figures. However, this group has grown by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications have improved over time, with Year 12 completion rising 10 percentage points since 2011. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 19.4%, which is well below the national average.

This is a wealthy area where the typical family income of $2,510 a week is much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly household incomes have risen by $538 since 2011, and 29.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. Only 4.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 30.1% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children in the area.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents experience far higher household and personal incomes than the state or national averages. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families are the norm, with 62.7% of households being couples with children. Homes are generally larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. It is an area of strong ownership, as 40.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 67.3% of people drive to work and only 2.6% of homes have no vehicle. Public transport use is low, with only 2.5% of people using it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

The local workforce is strong, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 3.5%.

Coogee is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of areas for access to money and resources. It has seen a population growth of 9.4% since 2021.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, while minimum temperatures are a little lower than the Western Australian figure.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area is far below the state average for walking to health services, groceries, or schools.