10 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2566/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
73%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
North Coogee
Full-time 38.1%Part-time 17.8%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 42.1%
Dwelling Types
North Coogee
House 47.3%Semi-detached 10.8%Flat/Unit 41.9%
Commute Mode
North Coogee
Car 81.2%Transit 2.6%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 2.3%WFH 13.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
61.0%
England
10.8%
South Africa
2.2%
New Zealand
1.9%
China
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
84.8%
Italian
1.0%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Arabic
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about North Coogee
Is North Coogee safe?
North Coogee has a safety score of 45/100, which is around 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: Hamilton Hill (20/100), Spearwood (28/100), Beaconsfield (WA) (26/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in North Coogee?
Median weekly rent in North Coogee is $1300/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Hamilton Hill ($735/wk), Spearwood ($700/wk), Beaconsfield (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is North Coogee from Perth CBD?
North Coogee is 33 minutes by car, or 70 minutes by public transport, or 50 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is North Coogee affordable to buy in?
The median house price in North Coogee is $2.1M, down 2.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $915K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1300/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Hamilton Hill ($955K), Spearwood ($943K), Beaconsfield (WA) ($1.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/north-coogee
🏖️ Beach Lifestyle💎 Expensive👨👩👧 Family Friendly🏗️ New Development🚶 Walkable
North Coogee sits on Perth's southern coastline just minutes from Fremantle, built around the Port Coogee Marina and the wide sands of CY O'Connor Beach. It attracts young families and professionals drawn to newer apartment developments and the award-winning Barrow Park playground. Rents run high compared to nearby suburbs and public transport is limited, but for those who value coastal living with easy access to Fremantle's buzz, the location is hard to beat.
Houses here have a median value of $2.08M and rent of $1300/week, 103% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 33-minute drive by car or 70 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (67%). Safety rates at 45/100, 7 points below the Perth metro average of 52. The population has a median age of 46 and earns $2,566/week per household.
“I'm new to Perth and living in North Coogee at the moment. I've been to the CBD a few times and live close to Fremantle, but there doesn't seem to be much else going on in this city.”— 36 upvotes in community discussion