NSW · Randwick Council
Coogee (NSW), NSW, 2034
Desirability index
#76 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Coogee (NSW) is a mid-sized suburb in the Randwick area, home to around 14,634 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 925 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 63.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $1,000 (flats $970, houses $1,650), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 14,634
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,976
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 879 of 7,082
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,226
- Employment rate
- 72.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 270 / 557 / 4,961
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $970
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,000
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 307
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 925
- Against the person
- 231
- Against property
- 456
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 63 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -7.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order50
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment65
- Malicious Damage To Property81
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault67
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,156.5
- Coogee Public SchoolPrimary
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
76 public transport stops in this suburb
- Oberon St At Arden St
- Oberon St At Mount St
- Oberon St At Mount St
- Oberon St Before Arden St
- Oberon St Opp Bangor Park
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
639 planning-related records
2026· 60 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah82 MOUNT STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure127 MOUNT STREET COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure2 209 COOGEE BAY ROAD COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure128 ARDEN STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling315 ALISON ROAD COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation56 RITCHARD AVENUE COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 ARCADIA STREET COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 RITCHARD AVENUE COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure149 COOGEE BAY ROAD COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation286-290 ARDEN STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure305 ARDEN STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Serviced apartment123 161-167 DOLPHIN STREET COOGEE 2034Rejected
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)54B BREAM STREET COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces88 BEACH STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading212 ARDEN STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)54B BREAM STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation123 161-167 DOLPHIN STREET COOGEE 2034Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 DUDLEY STREET COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 DUNDAS STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 Battery Street Coogee NSW 2034Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 GORDON AVENUE COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11A MARCEL AVENUE COOGEE 2034Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure145 CARRINGTON ROAD COOGEE 2034Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies135-137 DOLPHIN STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation69 BROOK STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling2/105 Brook Street CoogeeDetermined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3B HIGGS STREET COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise204 Arden Street CoogeeDetermined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Privacy screens11 DANS AVENUE COOGEE 2034Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure92 MOUNT STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BROOK STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation74 MELODY STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling50 PAULING AVENUE COOGEE 2034Determined
- Advertising and signage; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Retail Premise155-159 DOLPHIN STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure114-122 COOGEE BAY ROAD COOGEE 2034Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support58 RITCHARD AVENUE COOGEE 2034Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling260 CLOVELLY ROAD COOGEE 2034Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 DANS AVENUE COOGEE 2034Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure137 OBERON STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 BROOK STREET COOGEE 2034Determined
2025· 89 proposals
89 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 98 proposals
98 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 109 proposals
109 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 141 proposals
141 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
248 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
102-104 Brook Street
- George's Cellar CoogeeAlcohol
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
222-226 Clovelly Road, Coogee
- Coogee BakeryBakery
- San Antonio SourdoughBakery
232 Coogee Bay Road
- Bendigo BankBank
222-226 Clovelly Road, Coogee
- Bbq (4)
- Linh's NailsBeauty salon
- Nail ExpressionsBeauty salon
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alby Smith Memorial ReservePark
- Baker ParkPark
- Bangor ParkPark
- Bardon ParkPark
- Blenheim ParkPark
- Dunningham ParkPark
- Ernest Collins ReserveNature reserve
- Grant ReservePark
- Neptune ParkPark
- North Goldstein ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bream St Medical Practicedoctor
- Coogee PodiatryArden Streetdoctor
- Douglass Hanly Moir PathologyCoogee Bay Roadcentre
- Laser Cosmetic Day Procedure Centrecosmetic_surgery
- Medical Centreyes
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
- SelectSkinclinic
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Cliffbrook45-51 Beach Street CoogeeSHR
- McIver Women's BathsGrant Reserve, CoogeeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 88.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #76 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Oberon St At Arden Sttransport
- Oberon St At Mount Sttransport
- Oberon St At Mount Sttransport
- Oberon St Before Arden Sttransport
- Oberon St Opp Bangor Parktransport
- Cliffbrookheritage45-51 Beach Street CoogeeSHR
- McIver Women's BathsheritageGrant Reserve, CoogeeSHR
- Bream St Medical Practicehealthdoctor
- Coogee PodiatryhealthArden Streetdoctor
- Douglass Hanly Moir PathologyhealthCoogee Bay Roadcentre
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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