Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
North Coogee
3 km²
High incomes and an affluent profile set North Coogee apart as one of the most advantaged areas in the region. The community is notably older, with a typical resident aged 46 and a shrinking proportion of children. This is a well-qualified, professional population that has seen rapid growth, with the total number of residents climbing over five times since 2011. Its character is defined by high household earnings and a highly walkable urban layout.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and seniors making up 18.4% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 account for only 12.5%, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 34.8% of people born abroad, which is well above the national average. English ancestry is the most frequent at 38.9%.
English is the main language for 81.1% of the community. While 14.5% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national figure.
Around 41.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 22 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.5%.
This is a highly educated community, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12.
Wealth is a striking feature here; the typical family earns $3,265 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. About 42.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are lower than in most areas, affecting 26.5% of people. Around 7.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little below the national average.
The area has a much higher share of former Defence Force members (4.3%) than most other areas. Unpaid housework is less common here than in the rest of the state.
The First Nations population is small, but this group is far older and earns much more than the state and national averages. No one in this group reported speaking a First Nations language.
Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. Single-person households are common, making up 25.5% of all homes.
Housing is diverse, with a high number of flats or apartments (41.9%) compared to the state. Rents are much higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $460.
Most people rely on cars, as 63.6% drive to work. Very few homes have no motor vehicle (2.0%), and public transport use is low at 2.2%.
The population is quite mobile, with 60% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is far above the national average.
Employment rates are high, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals (29.3%) or managers (20.9%).
North Coogee is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for access to money and resources. It has also seen very strong population growth since 2021.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 645mm, which is far above the state average. Maximum temperatures typically hover around 24.3 degrees.
The suburb is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park.