South Coogee
NSW 2034 · Randwick
5,611 (2021) → 5,716 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.
South Coogee is a moderate growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2034, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.45M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is right by the coast. South Coogee has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2034 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.97%), South Africa (2.09%), China (1.78%), Ireland (1.64%), New Zealand (1.43%)
Top languages: Greek (3.51%), Russian (2.91%), Mandarin (2.19%), French (2.05%), Cantonese (1.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1095 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- South Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
Nearby (within 10km)
- Maroubra Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1055
- Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1154
- Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1128
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1159
- Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1173
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MaroubraPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- The Bowen CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 910
- Randwick Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7km
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1109
- Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1097
- Randwick High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Coogee
Is South Coogee safe?
South Coogee has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 4,598 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Coogee?
In South Coogee, the median house price is $4.45M and the median unit price is $1.43M. Median weekly house rent is $1,650.
How far is South Coogee from Sydney CBD?
South Coogee is about 7.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Coogee?
South Coogee has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1095 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Coogee?
South Coogee has a transport score of 75/100 and 26 bus stops.