3 min drive to Cottesloe + 5 min transfer + 28 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$3351/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
15.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Cottesloe
Full-time 29.8%Part-time 20.8%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 47.5%
Dwelling Types
Cottesloe
House 69.0%Semi-detached 12.5%Flat/Unit 18.5%
Commute Mode
Cottesloe
Car 68.7%Transit 8.9%Bicycle 2.4%Walk 2.6%WFH 17.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.9%
England
8.2%
South Africa
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
Malaysia
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
93.3%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cottesloe
Is Cottesloe safe?
Cottesloe has a safety score of 64/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove (42/100), Mosman Park (WA) (35/100), Swanbourne (82/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cottesloe?
Median weekly rent in Cottesloe is $1475/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove ($1850/wk), Mosman Park (WA) ($1100/wk), Swanbourne ($1500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Cottesloe?
Cottesloe has a school rating of 94/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is North Cottesloe Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Cottesloe from Perth CBD?
Cottesloe is 26 minutes by car, or 37 minutes by public transport, or 36 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cottesloe affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cottesloe is $3.4M, up 4.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.3M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1475/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove ($6.6M), Mosman Park (WA) ($2.8M), Swanbourne ($2.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Cottesloe is Perth's most iconic beachside address, an affluent, established suburb where golden sunsets, ocean swims and lazy afternoons under the Norfolk pines define daily life. The beach draws devotees year-round, and the community rallies around arts events like Sculpture by the Sea. Housing comes at a serious premium, and locals fiercely guard the suburb's low-density character, but the train station and walkable foreshore make it as liveable as it is aspirational.
Houses here have a median value of $3.35M and rent of $1475/week, 228% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 26-minute drive by car or 37 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (59%). Safety rates at 64/100, 12 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 94/100, education here is among the highest in Perth. The population has a median age of 44 and earns $3,351/week per household.
“The entire foreshore is a mess. The parks at the northern end are full of rusted play equipment for the kids, the footpaths are trash. The Cottesloe Council seriously needs a kick up the arse.”— 120 upvotes in community discussion