Coogee
NSW 2034 · Randwick
14,634 (2021) → 15,081 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coogee is a moderate growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2034, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.21M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is right by the coast. Coogee has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.95%), Ireland (4.53%), New Zealand (2.58%), USA (1.89%), Brazil (1.62%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.93%), French (1.89%), Portuguese (1.61%), Greek (1.32%), German (1.1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1102 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
- Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1143
Nearby (within 10km)
- Claremont CollegePrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1179
- Brigidine College RandwickSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1107
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1151
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1158
- Sydney Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Randwick Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1098
- Centennial Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1077
- Clovelly Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1157
- South Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1100
- Randwick Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1151
- Randwick Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Coogee
Is Coogee safe?
Coogee has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,168 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coogee?
In Coogee, the median house price is $4.21M and the median unit price is $1.48M. Median weekly house rent is $1,900.
How far is Coogee from Sydney CBD?
Coogee is about 6.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Coogee?
Coogee has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1144 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coogee?
Coogee has a transport score of 76/100 and 42 bus stops.