21 min drive to Cockburn Central + 5 min transfer + 28 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2147/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lake Coogee
Full-time 34.8%Part-time 18.3%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 44.9%
Dwelling Types
Lake Coogee
House 93.1%Semi-detached 5.5%Flat/Unit 1.4%
Commute Mode
Lake Coogee
Car 86.6%Transit 3.1%Walk 0.7%WFH 9.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.0%
England
6.4%
Philippines
3.2%
New Zealand
2.3%
South Africa
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
80.8%
Italian
1.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Spanish
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Coogee
Is Lake Coogee safe?
Lake Coogee has a safety score of 88/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coogee (WA) (58/100), Spearwood (28/100), Yangebup (50/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lake Coogee?
Median weekly rent in Lake Coogee is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coogee (WA) ($890/wk), Spearwood ($700/wk), Yangebup ($730/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lake Coogee?
Lake Coogee has a school rating of 48/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is St Jerome's Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Lake Coogee from Perth CBD?
Lake Coogee is 34 minutes by car, or 74 minutes by public transport, or 54 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lake Coogee affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lake Coogee is $1.2M, up 15.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $830K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coogee (WA) ($1.5M), Spearwood ($943K), Yangebup ($930K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lake-coogee
Lake Coogee is a quiet, newer residential suburb in the City of Cockburn, situated around wetlands near the coast south of Fremantle. It attracts families and interstate movers seeking affordable entry into Perth's property market with beach access nearby. The suburb is car-dependent, public transport options are limited, but ongoing discussions around rail extensions signal longer-term connectivity ambitions for the corridor. The median house price is $1.15M and rent of $800/week, 13% above the Perth metro median.
From Lake Coogee, the CBD is a 34-minute drive away (74 min by transit), and most residents drive (70%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 88/100 is 36 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 1 school, rated 48/100 and above average. Typical residents are around 37 years old, with a household income of $2,147/week.