Moving to South Coogee NSW 2034
What the official numbers say about living in South Coogee — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $207 a week, against a median household income of $2,105 a week.
About 51% of homes are owner-occupied and 47% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
South Coogee grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,076 → 5,611 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, China; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Russian, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), South Coogee sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (38% of workers), while 56% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bondi Junction, 4.6 km north.
Nearest metro station: Waterloo, 6.3 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Randwick, 2.1 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Juniors Kingsford, 2.5 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Double Bay, 6.7 km north.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 6.9 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 58 schools · 199 cafes & restaurants · 17 supermarkets · 75 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the South Coogee profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: South Coogee Public School 150 m · Coogee Public School 1.3 km · St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · St Brigids Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Maroubra Bay Public School 1.4 km · Maroubra Junction Public School 1.5 km · The International French School of Sydney 1.5 km · St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 1.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.3 km · Deli on Dolphin Supermarket 1.5 km · Aldi 1.8 km · Coles 1.8 km · Woolworths Metro 2.2 km · Park n' Shop Asian Supermarket 2.2 km · Coles 2.2 km · Foodworks 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Emily McCarthy Park 250 m · Gollan Park 250 m · Popplewell Park 400 m · Elphinstone Road Reserve 400 m · Latham Park 500 m · Blenheim Park 550 m · Randwick Environment Park 550 m · Fowler Reserve 600 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around South Coogee, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Rock Dove · Welcome Swallow · Common Myna.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to South Coogee, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coogee here | 5,611 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Coogee | 14,634 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Maroubra | 30,722 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Clovelly | 4,887 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Randwick | 28,943 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Kingsford | 13,492 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Daceyville | 1,146 | — | 1/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Randwick — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingsford Smith — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2034 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full South Coogee profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $207 a week, and about 47% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,076 people to 5,611. It sits about 8 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Bondi Junction station is roughly 4.6 km away. Local government is Randwick council, and the federal seat is Kingsford Smith.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: South Coogee vs Clovelly · South Coogee vs Kingsford.
Nearby guides: Coogee · Maroubra · Clovelly · Randwick · Kingsford · Daceyville.
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