State Electorate · Area profile
Cottesloe (North Metropolitan)
33 km²
Among the most affluent areas in the region, Cottesloe is a highly educated and wealthy community. It is noticeably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 44 and a large proportion of seniors. This is a professional own-homeowner hub where high incomes are matched by very high qualification levels. Its distinct character is shaped by a mix of high-earning professionals and a significant population of retirees living in a very walkable, well-serviced environment.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state average. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, a little below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 29.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The most common ancestries are English (44.3%) and Australian (31.5%).
English is the main language for 84.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 11.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (44.3%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.6%.
This is a highly qualified area where over half of adults (50.4%) hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic success is reflected in the high school advantage scores, which are among the highest at this level.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 42.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $3,816 weekly, which is far above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents generally report good health, with 25.1% having a long-term condition, which is a little below the national average. Only 7.0% of people have a mental health condition, much lower than most areas.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active participation is seen alongside a high rate of people providing unpaid care (13.3%).
Single-person households are more common than usual, with 28.7% of people living alone. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, making up only 9.6% of households.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.5% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. However, housing is more expensive than usual, with typical weekly rents of $450 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,100.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7.7% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.
The area is quite dynamic, with 43.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.
The workforce is heavily professional, with 42.2% of people in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Cottesloe is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Nearly all homes (98.2%) are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and 81.1% are within 15 minutes of groceries.