North Coogee (WA)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with address validations by Districts since the Census, indicates the resident count for the suburb of North Coogee is approximately 5,054 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,741 residents, this represents an addition of 1,313 people, or 35.1%. This calculation is based on an Districts estimate of 4,965 residents following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 202 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,824 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for national locations analyzed by Districts. The expansion rate of 35.1% since the 2021 census paced ahead of both the state and the national benchmark of 9.3%, placing the suburb among the regional leaders for growth. Most of this population gain was fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of the overall increase during recent periods.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and solid representation in key service sectors, with the unemployment rate standing at a minimal 1.1% according to aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,074, while the unemployment rate was 3.1% lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force aligns closely with the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census figures show that only 12.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this data reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts, the suburb of North Coogee ranks in the top percentile nationally for income. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $82,045 and an average income of $103,206, compared to Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $91,013 for the median and $114,486 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 91st and 92nd national percentiles. The weekly income bracket of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 30.7% of residents (1,551 people), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - range is largest at . A substantial of earners receive weekly incomes above showing strong purchasing power. Housing costs demand of earnings, disposable income ranks in the st percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in North Coogee consisted of 47.3% standalone houses and 52.7% other housing types, including apartments and townhouses, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb reached 33.1%, outstripping the metropolitan average, while 41.0% of homes were mortgaged and 25.8% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,817 was notably higher than the Perth metropolitan median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent stood at $460, compared to the wider metropolitan figure of $350. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 71.8%, consisting of couples without children at 39.0%, couples with children at 28.5%, and single parents at 3.9%. The remaining 28.2% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 25.6% and group households at 2.4%. The average household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is distinguished by high rates of university attainment, with 36.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding tertiary degrees, compared to 27.4% in the SA3 region and 27.9% across Western Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.3%, with postgraduate degrees held by 9.1% and graduate diplomas by 3.0% of residents. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 34.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 21.6%.

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Public transport services in North Coogee comprise 10 active bus stops served by 2 routes, which together provide 227 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is good, with the average distance from homes to the nearest stop standing at 327 meters. The suburb is primarily residential and most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the main mode of transport for 83% of commuters, while 8% travel by train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 cars per household. A relatively low 12.1% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which was collected during pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators in North Coogee are highly positive, characterized by low mortality rates and low rates of chronic illness, particularly among younger residents. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 68% of the population (3,445 people) holding cover, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in North Coogee is higher than in most comparable local markets, with 36.3% of the population born outside of Australia and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is among those identifying as Jewish, who make up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of residents in North Coogee is 46 years, which is higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 17.7% of the population, compared to a national average of 11.2%, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 7.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.2% to 5.5%, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 12.3% to 13.4%, while children aged 0 to 4 fell from 4.6% to 2.8%. Long-term projections to indicate that the to cohort will increase by people (), growing from to . Overall, residents aged and over are expected to account for of the projected population growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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North Coogee currently has an estimated 141 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 79 children aged 0-2 and 53 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 18% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 145 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 310. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).