Lake Coogee, WA: suburb profile

The population of Lake Coogee WA is 4,768 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Coogee is $951 per week ($49,452 per year). Median rent in Lake Coogee is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lake Coogee has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lake Coogee has a population density of 1,384 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lake Coogee is England. The most common religion is Catholic (41.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Coogee is $2,000.

Population
4,768
Census 2021
Median income
$951/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Lake Coogee vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Lake Coogee is $951 a week, 18% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 179th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 37, 4 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLake CoogeeTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$951/wk$806/wk +18%$766/wk
Household income$2,147/wk$1,722/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,759/mo +14%$1,733/mo
Median age3741 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.6%18.6% −0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lake Coogee, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lake Coogee Population

4,768 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lake Coogee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$951/wk
$49,452 per year
Ranked 1,605 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lake Coogee Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,147/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Lake Coogee against your income

About $9,304 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,747/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Lake Coogee Schools

6
schools nearby
5
government
1031
avg ICSEA score
1,998
total students
Spearwood Alternative School Government
Primary · K-6 · 95 students
1079
ICSEA
Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 605 students
1064
ICSEA
St Jerome's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 468 students
1051
ICSEA
South Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1020
ICSEA
Newton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 299 students
1017
ICSEA
Spearwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
954
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lake Coogee Map

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Lake Coogee, Western Australia: 32.1302°S, 115.7843°E

Lake Coogee Schools (6)

People in Lake Coogee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (2,336) Female 51.0% (2,429)

Population Density

1,384
people per km²
4,768 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,461
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.4%
Philippines
3.2%
New Zealand
2.3%
Italy
1.7%
Croatia
1.7%
Scotland
1.0%
South Africa
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
3.4%
Croatian
2.6%
Portuguese
2.1%
Tagalog
2.0%
Serbian
1.0%
Filipino
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
28.3%
Italian
15.4%
Irish
8.0%
Scottish
7.5%
Croatian
7.2%
Filipino
3.7%
German
2.5%
Serbian
1.5%
Chinese
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
41.3%
No religion
34.8%
Anglican
8.1%
Not stated
5.7%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Eastern Orthodox
1.3%
Islam
1.0%
Baptist
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.0% 1,927
Separated
2.3% 86
Divorced
8.8% 331
Widowed
3.5% 134
Never married
34.4% 1,300

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.5%
Couple: no children
23.2%
Couple: no children under 15
18.5%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
20.5%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lake Coogee

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,721 occupied private dwellings in Lake Coogee at the 2021 Census, 15.6% were rented, 30.1% owned outright and 52.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
30.1% 518 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
52.1% 897 dwellings
Rented
15.6% 268 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
3.6%
3 bedrooms
34.9%
4 bedrooms
53.7%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
0.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Lake Coogee

Employment

Employed full-time
46.4% 1,599 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 844 people
Unemployed
2.6% 88 people
Not in labour force
26.6% 916 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
24.5%
Managers
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Labourers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%
Sales Workers
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
1.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.8%
Did not go to work
15.0%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Other
1.7%
Bus
1.7%
Train
1.2%
Walked only
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.3%
Management & Commerce
18.8%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Health
11.4%
Education
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Information Technology
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.6%
Primary: Catholic
17.7%
Secondary: Catholic
16.2%
Secondary: Government
11.0%
Pre-school
10.8%
Vocational Education
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.7%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
307
Asthma
136
Arthritis
121
Diabetes
104
Heart disease
83
Cancer
62
Lung condition
50
Stroke
25
Kidney disease
24
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 424
Did not provide
88.2% 3,171

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 471
Not a volunteer
86.9% 3,134

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 20
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.1% 75
Never served
97.3% 3,525

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.1%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
16.3%
4 children
4.7%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
168
1971: 1980
118
1981: 1990
176
1991: 2000
152
2001: 2010
284
2011: 2015
281
2016
19
2017
20
2018
16
2019
25
2020
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
36.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,946
Moved from WA
412
Moved: same area (SA2)
68
Moved from overseas
14
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.0%
Step family: no other children
12.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Lake Coogee

The closest suburb to Lake Coogee is Spearwood, 2.6 km away.

Spearwood
2.6 km away · income $751/wk · rent $350/wk
Coogee (WA)
2.8 km away · income $870/wk · rent $430/wk
Yangebup
3.0 km away · income $879/wk · rent $350/wk
Beeliar
3.3 km away · income $984/wk · rent $385/wk
North Coogee
4.6 km away · income $1,238/wk · rent $460/wk
Bibra Lake
4.8 km away · income $805/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Coogee

What is the population of Lake Coogee WA?

The population of Lake Coogee WA is 4,768 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,384 people per km². Lake Coogee is ranked #1,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lake Coogee?

The median personal income in Lake Coogee WA is $951 per week, or $49,452 per year. The median household income is $2,147 per week. Family income is $2,461 per week. Lake Coogee is ranked #1,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lake Coogee?

Median rent in Lake Coogee WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Lake Coogee ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake Coogee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Coogee WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake Coogee?

The median age in Lake Coogee WA is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake Coogee a good suburb to live in?

Lake Coogee is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,768. The median income is $951/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50816. All dollar figures in AUD.