Moving to Cottesloe WA 6011
What the official numbers say about living in Cottesloe — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median personal income of $3,351 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Cottesloe grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,398 → 7,750 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, French, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cottesloe sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (69% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cottesloe, about 0.4 km away.
The Perth CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 14 schools · 33 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 23 parks · 9 beaches — see them all on the Cottesloe profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cottesloe — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6011 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cottesloe profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Cottesloe?
The census median rent is $550 a week.
Is Cottesloe growing?
Population went from 7,398 (2011) to 7,750 (2021) — up 5% over the decade.
How far is Cottesloe from the city?
About 11 km straight-line from the Perth CBD, with Cottesloe station roughly 0.4 km away.
Which council area is Cottesloe in?
Cottesloe falls under Cottesloe council and the federal electorate of Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Cottesloe vs Mosman Park · Cottesloe vs Claremont.
Nearby guides: Mosman Park · Claremont · Nedlands · Palmyra · Fremantle · Subiaco.