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Coogee
5 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Coogee, where the typical resident is 47. This is a prosperous community of mostly homeowners, with many residents owning their houses outright. The area is distinguished by its high typical incomes and a strong presence of people with European ancestry, particularly from Italy and England. It is a family-oriented suburb with large homes and a significant number of seniors.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Residents are far older than the national figure, with 22.6% of the population aged 65 and over. This is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the community, which is well below the state average.
Overseas-born residents make up 29.7% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries, with Italian heritage being particularly prominent at 16.9%.
A much higher proportion of people use another language at home (16.9%) compared to most similar areas, though this is still a little below the Western Australian average. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas, as those with no religion (32.8%) are far below the state figure of 42.9%. Christianity is the most common religion at 58.4%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.8%) than most similar areas. This qualification level is consistent with a workforce heavily represented by professionals and managers.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 32.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,635 is a little above the national figure.
Health conditions are less common here than in most similar areas. Only 25.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, and those with a mental health condition (6.3%) are a little below the state average.
More people here care for children unpaid (28.3%) than in most similar areas. The community also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.1%) compared to the national figure.
First Nations residents in the area are far older and earn much more than those in the state or nation. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is reflected in the fact that 61.3% of households are couples with children, while people living alone are well below the state average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 86.1% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Most people drive to work, with 68% as drivers. While the area has a higher number of public transport stops than most similar areas, only 2.4% of residents use these for their commute.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.
Working or looking for work is common, with 62.9% of adults active in the labour market. The most common industries for residents are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is far below the state average for walking distance to groceries and health services. The overall walkability score is 5.0, meaning it is somewhat walkable.