South Coogee, NSW 2034 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Coogee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2034, home to 5,611 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Randwick local government area and roughly 8 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,611
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,105 /week
- Median personal income
- $958 /week
- Median family income
- $3,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Randwick
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $207 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- South Coogee Public School
- Coogee Public School
- Randwick High School
- Maroubra Junction Public School
- Rainbow Street Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 146 bus stops
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Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 66 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 66 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 8.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 65.6% of the 2,580 resolvable premises in South Coogee. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 65.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 809 across postcode 2034 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 theft, 187 violent offences, 85 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Coogee?
South Coogee (NSW 2034) had 5,611 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Randwick local government area.
What is the median rent in South Coogee?
The median advertised rent in South Coogee is $207/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Coogee?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Coogee covering government sectors. Nearest include: South Coogee Public School (0.5 km), Coogee Public School (0.9 km), Randwick High School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Coogee?
South Coogee is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (65.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Coogee?
Across postcode 2034, 809 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (257), violent (187), vehicle theft (85). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in South Coogee?
In South Coogee, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (8.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in South Coogee?
146 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Coogee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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