Moving to North Coogee WA 6163
What the official numbers say about living in North Coogee — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $460 a week, against a median household income of $2,566 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 26% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
North Coogee grew 546% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (579 → 3,741 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Coogee sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Fremantle, 4.8 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 4.8 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kayak Launch, 3.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 11.2 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 18 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 41 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 46 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the North Coogee profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kerry Street Community Primary School 1.8 km · Fremantle Christian College 1.8 km · Phoenix Primary School 1.9 km · Port School 2 km · Winterfold Primary School 2.5 km · Christ the King School 2.6 km · Beaconsfield Primary School 2.7 km · Spearwood Primary School 2.7 km
Groceries: Scarvaci IGA 1.4 km · Woolworths 2 km · ALDI 2.1 km · ALDI 2.4 km · Peaches 2.4 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · Forrest Supafoods Fresh 2.4 km · InStyle 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Medina Park 550 m · Chelydra Park 550 m · Caledonia Park 600 m · Alpha Park 800 m · Gage Park 850 m · Coromandel Park 900 m · Reinforcement Park 900 m · Manning Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Coogee, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Laughing Turtle-dove · Willie Wagtail · Pied Cormorant · Australian Raven · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Coogee, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coogee here | 3,741 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Hamilton Hill | 11,327 | — | 4/10 | 13% |
| South Fremantle | 3,398 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Coogee | 5,345 | — | 9/10 | 24% |
| Beaconsfield | 5,315 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Spearwood | 10,944 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| White Gum Valley | 3,358 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6163 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full North Coogee profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $460 a week, and about 26% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 546% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 579 people to 3,741. It sits about 18 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Fremantle station is roughly 4.8 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Coogee vs Hamilton Hill · North Coogee vs South Fremantle.
Nearby guides: Hamilton Hill · South Fremantle · Coogee · Beaconsfield · Spearwood · White Gum Valley.
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