Is Bronte or Coogee more expensive?

Bronte has the higher median house price ($5.86M) compared with $4.76M in Coogee.

Which is better for renters — Bronte or Coogee?

Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Bronte and $950/wk in Coogee, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.

Is Bronte or Coogee at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Bronte vs Coogee?

Bronte has 3 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bronte vs Coogee: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Bronte commands a $1.09M premium on median property price over Coogee; Bronte has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Waverley

Bronte

2024

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bronte (2024) and Coogee (2034) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bronte	Coogee
SAFETYSafety Bronte leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Bronte leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Median house price	$5.86M	$4.76M
Median unit price	$1.44M	$1.53M
Median weekly rent	$950/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	+1.0%	+24.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bronte leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	82▲	77

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Bronte if...

Bronte leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

Choose Coogee if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bronte or Coogee more expensive?: Bronte has the higher median house price ($5.86M) compared with $4.76M in Coogee.
Which is better for renters — Bronte or Coogee?: Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Bronte and $950/wk in Coogee, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
Is Bronte or Coogee at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bronte vs Coogee?: Bronte has 3 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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