Suburb comparison
Coogee vs La Perouse: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Coogee commands a $1.76M premium on median property price over La Perouse; Coogee is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; La Perouse 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
La Perouse
2036
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Coogee | La Perouse |
|---|---|---|
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 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 7/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 6▲ |
FINANCEFinance La Perouse leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C▲(0) |
| Median house price | $4.76M | $3.00M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | — |
| Median weekly rent | $950/wk | $1050/wk |
| Annual price growth | +24.8% | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Coogee leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 77▲ | 22 |
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, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose La Perouse if...
- La Perouse leads on Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Coogee or La Perouse more expensive?
- Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $3.00M in La Perouse.
- Which is better for renters — Coogee or La Perouse?
- Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $1050/wk in La Perouse, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
- Is Coogee or La Perouse 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 La Perouse?
- Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and La Perouse has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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