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North Coogee
3 km²
A massive shift in residency has seen 60% of North Coogee residents move into the area within the last five years. This affluent community is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 46 and very few children. The area is defined by high incomes and a well-qualified workforce, with many residents holding university degrees and working in professional roles. It is a highly walkable suburb where most homes are close to parks and shops.
North Coogee's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46 and a relatively small population of children under 15 at 12.5%. About 18.4% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.
People born overseas make up 34.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 38.9%, followed by Australian and Scottish.
While 14.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.6% of the population speaks little or no English.
About half of the population (50.5%) identifies as Christian, while 41.1% report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents are highly qualified, with 33.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the state and national averages.
This is a wealthy area where 42.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family income of $3,265 is also well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions affect 26.5% of residents, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. About 7.3% of the community has a mental health condition.
The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other similar areas at 4.3%. Around 14.7% of residents are volunteers.
The First Nations community is small but achieves high outcomes, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and personal incomes far above the national figure.
Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 4.5% of households.
Rents and mortgages are high, with typical weekly rent at $460 and monthly loan payments at $2,817. The area has far fewer detached houses and large three-bedroom homes than the state average.
Most people drive to work, though the suburb is well-served by 11 public transport stops. About 10.8% of the workforce works from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 60% of people arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.7% of the population.
Job prospects are strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional roles.
The suburb is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 100% within reach of a park.