Is Coogee or Kingsford more expensive?

Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.

Which is better for renters — Coogee or Kingsford?

Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.

Is Coogee or Kingsford 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 Kingsford?

Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Coogee vs Kingsford: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $2.06M premium on median property price over Kingsford; Kingsford is $141/wk cheaper per week to rent; Coogee has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Randwick

Kingsford

2032

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Coogee (2034) and Kingsford (2032) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Coogee	Kingsford
SAFETYSafety Coogee leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Coogee leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(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	$2.70M
Median unit price	$1.53M	$920K
Median weekly rent	$950/wk	$809/wk
Annual price growth	+24.8%▲	+13.0%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Kingsford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Walkability percentile	77	81▲

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, Family
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

Choose Kingsford if...

Kingsford leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Coogee or Kingsford more expensive?: Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.
Which is better for renters — Coogee or Kingsford?: Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.
Is Coogee or Kingsford 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 Kingsford?: Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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