Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Coogee

10 km²

Coogee is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas, slightly above-average household incomes and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Coogee, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,816▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over18.3%Children under 1518.2%People in a de facto relationship10.3%▲ +45.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Coogee, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)27.9%

Young adults (25–44)24.6%

Seniors (65+)18.3%

Children (0–14)18.2%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Coogee, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (8%).

Married55%
Never married31%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coogee, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (9%) and Italy (3%).

Australia66.0%

England7.5%

Italy2.3%

New Zealand2.2%

Philippines1.8%

South Africa1.1%

India0.5%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Coogee, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (26%) and Italian (15%).

English34.6%

Australian27.4%

Italian16.1%

Irish8.2%

Scottish8.1%

German2.7%

Filipino2.1%

Dutch1.5%

Chinese1.4%

Indian1.1%

Language

People using another language at home17.5%

Language used at home

In Coogee, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Italian (5%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only77.3%

Italian3.9%

Tagalog1.1%

Mandarin0.6%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Punjabi0.0%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion33.5%

Religious affiliation

In Coogee, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (36%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity62%
No religion36%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.4%

Highest year of school

In Coogee, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1254.3%

Year 1022.0%

Year 119.5%

Year 9 or below8.4%

Highest qualification level

In Coogee, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV34.8%

Bachelor degree22.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Postgraduate degree5.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Coogee, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related21.7%

Management & commerce17.5%

Health10.0%

Society & culture9.2%

Education8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.4%

Architecture & building5.9%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$896▲ +38.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,138▲ +33.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,510▲ +32.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.2%

Household income distribution

In Coogee, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99929.1%

$650–$1,49919.5%

$4,000 or more16.6%

Under $65013.8%

$3,000–$3,99912.7%

Personal income distribution

In Coogee, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65037.3%

$650–$1,49927.4%

$1,500–$2,99922.3%

$3,000 or more6.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.7%People with a mental health condition6.3%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Coogee, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.6%

One condition17.6%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coogee, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis8.0%

Other condition7.0%

Asthma6.8%

Mental health6.3%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.8%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid30.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -7.1%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone20.6%▲ +15.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Coogee, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Coogee, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people34.2%

1 person20.6%

4 people18.7%

3 people17.4%

5 people7.0%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +14.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting13.7%Homes owned outright40.6%Separate (detached) houses89.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms90.8%▲ +2.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Coogee, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (14%).

Owned with a mortgage44%
Owned outright41%
Rented14%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Coogee, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Other dwelling (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

Separate house89%
Other dwelling6%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Coogee, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (10%).

4 bedrooms53.9%

3 bedrooms27.3%

5 or more9.6%

2 bedrooms6.2%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Coogee, the largest group is $350–$549 at 53%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and $550–$749 (17%).

$350–$54950.6%

$200–$34920.9%

$550–$74916.1%

Under $2006.2%

$750 or more1.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Coogee, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (22%).

$1,800–$2,99939.9%

$1,000–$1,79921.2%

$3,000 or more20.2%

Under $1,00010.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.6%▼ -38.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Coogee, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles43.3%

1 vehicle28.0%

3 vehicles16.8%

4 or more9.6%

No vehicle2.6%

How people get to work

In Coogee, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.3%

Worked at home7.6%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Bus1.3%

Train1.1%

Walked0.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.6%Recent arrivals from overseas4.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation66.5%Employed full-time59.1%

Industries people work in

In Coogee, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.6%

Construction10.9%

Retail trade9.3%

Education & training9.0%

Manufacturing7.4%

Professional & technical5.8%

Mining5.8%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Coogee, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals19.6%

Technicians & trades17.9%

Clerical & administrative13.9%

Managers13.9%

Community & personal service9.8%

Sales workers8.8%

Labourers8.2%

Machinery operators & drivers5.9%

Areas within Coogee

Coogee Block 1 Coogee Block 2 Coogee Block 3 Coogee Block 4 Coogee Block 5 Coogee Block 6 Coogee Block 7 Coogee Block 8 Coogee Block 9 Coogee Block 10 Coogee Block 11 Coogee Block 12 Coogee Block 13 Coogee Block 14 Coogee Block 15 Coogee Block 16

Nearby areas

Spearwood Henderson North Coogee Bibra Industrial Hamilton Hill Beeliar - Wattleup Yangebup Coolbellup

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