Cockburn · 6166 · 19 km from Perth CBD

Coogee, WA

population +12.6% (5y), 8.9%/yr capital growth.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
59Average
Median house
$1.25M
5y growth
8.9%/yr
Gross yield
1.8%
Vacancy
1.1%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

About Coogee

Coogee (Cockburn, WA) is approximately 19 km south-west of the Perth CBD. Over the last five years house prices have compounded at 8.9%/yr; gross yield is currently ~1.8% and vacancy 1.1%. Five-year population growth of 12.6% and income growth of 17.0% feed the 59/100 NextSuburb score for 6166.

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)8.9%/yr
    89/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    80/100
  • Rental yield1.8%
    36/100
  • Rental demand1.1% vacancy
    73/100
  • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    68/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability17% under cap
    17/100

Why this score

Coogee scores 59/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 8.9%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.8% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Capital growth8.9%/yr
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.1%
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (1.8%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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