Suburb comparison
Coogee vs Kensington: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Coogee commands a $575K premium on median property price over Kensington; Kensington is $150/wk cheaper per week to rent; Coogee 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.
Randwick
Coogee
2034
Randwick
Kensington
2033
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Coogee | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Coogee leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C+▲(0) |
| Median house price | $4.76M | $4.19M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | $1.00M |
| Median weekly rent | $950/wk | $800/wk |
| Annual price growth | +24.8%▲ | +12.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Kensington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 77 | 80▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Coogee if...
- Coogee leads on Safety
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Finance.
Choose Kensington if...
- Kensington leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Coogee or Kensington more expensive?
- Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.19M in Kensington.
- Which is better for renters — Coogee or Kensington?
- Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $800/wk in Kensington, making Kensington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Coogee or Kensington 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 Coogee vs Kensington?
- Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Kensington has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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