North Coogee, WA: suburb profile

The population of North Coogee WA is 3,741 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Coogee is $1,238 per week ($64,376 per year). Median rent in North Coogee is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). North Coogee has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. North Coogee has a population density of 1,349 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Coogee is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Coogee is $2,817.

Population
3,741
Census 2021
Median income
$1,238/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

North Coogee vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in North Coogee is $1,238 a week, 54% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 48th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $140 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 46, 5 years older 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.
MeasureNorth CoogeeTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,238/wk$806/wk +54%$766/wk
Household income$2,566/wk$1,722/wk +49%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$320/wk +44%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,817/mo$1,759/mo +60%$1,733/mo
Median age4641 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.9%18.6% −0.7 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 North Coogee, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

North Coogee Population

3,741 residents at the 2021 Census.

North Coogee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,238/wk
$64,376 per year
Ranked 356 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,817/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

North Coogee Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,566/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 17.9%

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

Median rent in North Coogee against your income

About $11,119 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $2,106/wk
Rent share 17.9%

North Coogee Schools

14
schools nearby
8
government
1023
avg ICSEA score
4,852
total students
Kerry Street Community School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 62 students
1101
ICSEA
Beaconsfield Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 551 students
1090
ICSEA
Spearwood Alternative School Government
Primary · K-6 · 95 students
1079
ICSEA
Christ the King School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 304 students
1069
ICSEA
Hilton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 386 students
1065
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 190 students
1064
ICSEA
Winterfold Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 321 students
1057
ICSEA
St Jerome's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 468 students
1051
ICSEA
Phoenix Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 344 students
1045
ICSEA
Fremantle Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 466 students
1042
ICSEA
Fremantle College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,312 students
1004
ICSEA
Spearwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
954
ICSEA
Port School Independent
Secondary · 8-12 · 156 students
906
ICSEA
Southwell Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 83 students
794
ICSEA

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

All schools near North Coogee, with a map

North Coogee Map

North Coogee, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

North Coogee, Western Australia: 32.0950°S, 115.7589°E

North Coogee Schools (14)

People in North Coogee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,832) Female 51.0% (1,905)

Population Density

1,349
people per km²
3,741 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,265
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
10.8%
Scotland
2.3%
South Africa
2.2%
New Zealand
1.9%
Italy
1.6%
Ireland
1.0%
China
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.3%
Portuguese
1.4%
Mandarin
1.2%
Croatian
1.1%
Afrikaans
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Arabic
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
24.5%
Scottish
11.9%
Italian
11.3%
Irish
10.7%
Croatian
3.8%
German
3.3%
Chinese
2.7%
Dutch
2.2%
South African
1.5%
Polish
1.5%

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

No religion
40.5%
Catholic
29.6%
Anglican
11.0%
Not stated
5.8%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Pentecostal
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.1% 1,836
Separated
2.4% 77
Divorced
8.3% 271
Widowed
3.8% 126
Never married
29.5% 965

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.2%
Couple: children under 15
34.3%
Couple: no children under 15
20.0%
One parent: no children under 15
2.4%
One parent: children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.5%
2 persons
42.8%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in North Coogee

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,481 occupied private dwellings in North Coogee at the 2021 Census, 25.5% were rented, 32.6% owned outright and 40.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
32.6% 483 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.0% 593 dwellings
Rented
25.5% 378 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.5%
2 bedrooms
26.4%
3 bedrooms
26.5%
4 bedrooms
29.8%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
0.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

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

Work, income and education in North Coogee

Employment

Employed full-time
45.6% 1,383 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 644 people
Unemployed
2.6% 79 people
Not in labour force
30.5% 924 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.2%
Managers
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.7%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500+/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
12.4%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Walked only
2.3%
Other
1.8%
Train
1.6%
Bus
0.9%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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

Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Certificate III/IV
26.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.4%
Postgraduate Degree
13.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.9%
Engineering
20.0%
Health
15.7%
Society & Culture
10.4%
Education
10.4%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
22.7%
Primary: Government
16.5%
Primary: Catholic
16.1%
Pre-school
11.8%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.8%
Secondary: Government
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%

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
90.5%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
274
Asthma
118
Arthritis
118
Heart disease
93
Diabetes
77
Cancer
60
Lung condition
45
Kidney disease
32
Dementia
26
Stroke
15

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 353
Did not provide
88.7% 2,771

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 483
Not a volunteer
84.6% 2,648

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.5% 46
Previously served
3.0% 94
Never served
95.5% 2,988

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.2%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
29.8%
3 children
16.6%
4 children
4.6%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
55
1961: 1970
141
1971: 1980
137
1981: 1990
194
1991: 2000
159
2001: 2010
236
2011: 2015
175
2016
18
2017
28
2018
46
2019
50
2020
7
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

22.3%
moved in the last year
63.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,761
Moved from WA
556
Moved: same area (SA2)
79
Moved from NSW
53
Moved from overseas
48
Moved from QLD
22
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from TAS
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.7%
5: 14 hours
31.7%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.8%
Step family: no other children
14.1%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ascot (WA)
Income: $1,035/wk Rent: $400/wk $60/wk less rent
Mount Claremont
Income: $994/wk Rent: $420/wk $40/wk less rent
West Beach (WA)
Income: $994/wk Rent: $350/wk $110/wk less rent
North Beach (WA)
Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $380/wk $80/wk less rent
Tarcoola Beach
Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $300/wk $160/wk less rent
Watermans Bay
Income: $1,085/wk Rent: $410/wk $50/wk less rent
Attadale
Income: $1,066/wk Rent: $425/wk $35/wk less rent
Melville (WA)
Income: $991/wk Rent: $420/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near North Coogee

The closest suburb to North Coogee is Hamilton Hill, 2.3 km away.

Hamilton Hill
2.3 km away · income $765/wk · rent $320/wk
Spearwood
2.5 km away · income $751/wk · rent $350/wk
South Fremantle
2.6 km away · income $963/wk · rent $450/wk
Coogee (WA)
2.8 km away · income $870/wk · rent $430/wk
Beaconsfield (WA)
2.8 km away · income $885/wk · rent $350/wk
White Gum Valley
4.0 km away · income $930/wk · rent $320/wk

Compare North Coogee

Frequently Asked Questions About North Coogee

What is the population of North Coogee WA?

The population of North Coogee WA is 3,741 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,349 people per km². North Coogee is ranked #2,025 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Coogee?

The median personal income in North Coogee WA is $1,238 per week, or $64,376 per year. The median household income is $2,566 per week. Family income is $3,265 per week. North Coogee is ranked #356 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Coogee?

Median rent in North Coogee WA is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. North Coogee ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Coogee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Coogee WA is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Coogee?

The median age in North Coogee WA is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Coogee a good suburb to live in?

North Coogee is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,741. The median income is $1,238/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Perth Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51135. All dollar figures in AUD.