Coogee vs Lake Coogee
The verdict
Coogee rates higher for liveability (57 vs 52). Coogee is closer to the coast (510 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
CoogeeLake Coogee
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 47 |
| Transport | 31 | 34 |
| Education | 59 | 56 |
| Liveability | 57 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,345 | 4,768 |
| Median age | 47 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,182 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Coogee High Growth · Lake Coogee High Growth
Property
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,007 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coogee · Lake Coogee
Transport
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 510 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Coogee | Lake Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,345 | 4,768 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,847 | 5,216 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,471 | 6,664 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.27% | 2.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coogee or Lake Coogee?
Lake Coogee has the higher residential safety score (Coogee 70/100 vs Lake Coogee 71/100).
Which has better schools, Coogee or Lake Coogee?
Coogee has a higher average school ICSEA (Coogee 1065 vs Lake Coogee 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coogee or Lake Coogee?
Lake Coogee has the higher transport score (Coogee 31/100 vs Lake Coogee 34/100).
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