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Coogee 2034 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Coogee (2034)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Randwick suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Coogee?

Can I afford Coogee?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Coogee? Based on the suburb median of $1,532,500 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$7,565/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
58.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,226,000 loan
20% deposit ($306,500)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 59% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Coogee58.7%
Sydney median income84.3%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Coogee?

Rental market in Coogee

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 240 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$935per week
Sep 2025 · 240 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $820 per week (125 bonds)Mar 23: $860 per week (123 bonds)Jun 23: $870 per week (174 bonds)Sep 23: $850 per week (191 bonds)Dec 23: $930 per week (129 bonds)Mar 24: $950 per week (166 bonds)Jun 24: $900 per week (176 bonds)Sep 24: $900 per week (225 bonds)Dec 24: $928 per week (160 bonds)Mar 25: $975 per week (171 bonds)Jun 25: $950 per week (196 bonds)Sep 25: $935 per week (240 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Clovelly2031
$875$60
1.0 km away
Bronte2024
$968$33
2.3 km away
Kingsford2032
$875$60
2.7 km away
Maroubra2035
$855$80
3.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Coogee Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Coogee

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Randwick station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Coogee change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2034

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2034. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Coogee change?

Investor activity in Coogee

2034 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Randwick

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.

Clovelly 2031Kensington 2033Kingsford 2032La Perouse 2036

Other Inner East suburbs

Bondi 2026Bondi Junction 2022Kingsford 2032Maroubra 2035Paddington 2021Pyrmont 2009Randwick 2031Rose Bay 2029Surry Hills 2010Sydney 2000Vaucluse 2030

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2034?
Coogee is the primary suburb with postcode 2034 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Coogee is the main locality.
Which local government area is Coogee in?
Coogee (2034) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Coogee?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Coogee (2034) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Coogee flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Coogee. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Coogee?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Coogee (2034), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Coogee (2034) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Coogee (2034). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Coogee changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Coogee (2034) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Coogee in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Coogee 2034: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.