Lake Coogee, WA 6166 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lake Coogee is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6166, home to 4,768 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Cockburn local government area and roughly 21 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,768
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,147 /week
- Median personal income
- $951 /week
- Median family income
- $2,461 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cockburn
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fremantle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- St Jerome's Primary School
- South Coogee Primary School
- Coogee Primary School
- Newton Primary School
- Spearwood Alternative School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 63 bus stops
- Beeliar Dr Before Stock Rd
- Beeliar Dr After Stock Rd
- Rockingham Rd Before Mayor Rd
- Rockingham Rd After Bacich Mews
- Rockingham Rd After Asquith St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 41 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 24.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.7% of the 2,123 resolvable premises in Lake Coogee. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,624 across the Fremantle District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11,412 theft, 5,559 violent offences, 2,761 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lake Coogee?
Lake Coogee (WA 6166) had 4,768 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Cockburn local government area.
What is the median rent in Lake Coogee?
The median advertised rent in Lake Coogee is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lake Coogee?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lake Coogee covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Jerome's Primary School (0.8 km), South Coogee Primary School (1.1 km), Coogee Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lake Coogee?
Lake Coogee is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lake Coogee?
Across the surrounding area, 25,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (11,412), violent (5,559), property damage (2,761). 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 Lake Coogee?
In Lake Coogee, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (24.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lake Coogee?
63 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lake Coogee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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