North Coogee, WA 6163 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

North Coogee is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6163, home to 3,741 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fremantle local government area and roughly 18 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$460 /wk
Population3,741
Median age46
Area2.8 km²
To CBD18 km
LGACockburn

Demographics

Population
3,741
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,566 /week
Median personal income
$1,238 /week
Median family income
$3,265 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Cockburn
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Tangney
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$460 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,817
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Fremantle Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Kerry Street Community School Other · Independent
  • Phoenix Primary School Primary · Government
  • Port School Other · Independent
  • Southwell Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cockburn Rd Potato Marketing Corporation bus · 201 m
  • Cockburn Rd Before Bull Rd bus · 221 m
  • Cockburn Rd After Emplacement Cr bus · 716 m
  • Cockburn Rd Before Emplacement Cr bus · 734 m
  • Cockburn Rd Before Rollinson Rd bus · 1153 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 58 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 21 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 21.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 62.8% of the 2,403 resolvable premises in North Coogee. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 62.8%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 35.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Fremantle District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of North Coogee?

North Coogee (WA 6163) had 3,741 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Cockburn local government area.

What is the median rent in North Coogee?

The median advertised rent in North Coogee is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in North Coogee?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Coogee covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Fremantle Christian College (1.8 km), Kerry Street Community School (1.8 km), Phoenix Primary School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in North Coogee?

North Coogee is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is North 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 North Coogee?

In North 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 (21.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in North Coogee?

22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Coogee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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