SOUTH COOGEE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $4,205,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,335,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,115
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 7.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,611
Density 4,956.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

SOUTH COOGEE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $4,205,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,335,000
Unit Sales Volume 65 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $1,100/wk
3 Bed House $1,700/wk
2 Bed Unit $935/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,350/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SOUTH COOGEE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,115 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.77x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SOUTH COOGEE 5,115/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SOUTH COOGEE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

SOUTH COOGEE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,611
Total Population
4,956
people/km² density
7.8%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,562 people
27.8%
2
Australia
1,312 people
23.4%
3
Ireland
773 people
13.8%
4
China
437 people
7.8%
5
Greece
372 people
6.6%

Transport

8.1 km
to Sydney CBD
21 min
drive to CBD
44 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

SOUTH COOGEE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 2 neighbouring suburbs

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About SOUTH COOGEE

South Coogee is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.1km from CBD, about 44 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,611 with a density of 4956 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $4,205,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,335,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5115 per 100,000, 0.77x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 27.84%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (23.38%) and Irish (13.78%), Chinese comprises 7.79%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), South Coogee has a house median of $4,205,000 and unit median of $1,335,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), South Coogee has a crime rate of 5115 per 100,000, which is 0.77x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Brigidine College Randwick, 2024 HSC results: 178 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 79.3 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Emanuel School, 2024 HSC results: 131 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 75.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, South Coogee has a population of 5,611, with Chinese comprising 7.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (27.84%), Aust (23.38%), Irish (13.78%), Chinese (7.79%), Greek (6.63%).

South Coogee is approximately 8.1km from Sydney CBD, about 21 minutes by car or 44 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.