Western Australia location profile
Coogee WA 6166
Coogee is a relaxed coastal suburb in Perth’s south, known for its long sandy beach, jetty and easy access to Woodman Point. It appeals to families and sea-changers seeking a quieter lifestyle with convenient links to Fremantle and the wider Cockburn area.
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Why families consider Coogee
Predominantly family households and established owner-occupiers in low-rise housing near the coast, with a mix of renovated older homes and newer builds. Lifestyle centres on the beach, boating and outdoor recreation, with everyday shopping and services clustered nearby in Spearwood and North Coogee.
Amenities & services
- Phoenix Shopping Centre (Spearwood)
- Port Coogee Village Shopping Centre (North Coogee)
- Stargate Shopping Centre Spearwood
- Phoenix Medical Centre (Spearwood)
- Spearwood Medical Centre
- Coogee Common (restaurant)
- Coogee Beach Cafe
- Surfing Lizard Espresso Bar
- Spearwood Library (Spearwood)
- Success Library (Success)
- Coolbellup Library (Coolbellup)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in Coogee; nearby Fremantle Station (Fremantle Line)
- Nearby Cockburn Central Station (Mandurah Line)
- Transperth bus services along Cockburn Road linking to Fremantle and Cockburn Central (e.g., 531/532)
- Cockburn Road
- Hamilton Road
- Rockingham Road
- Stock Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Coogee Beach and Jetty
- Coogee Surf Life Saving Club
- Woodman Point Recreation Park and boat ramps
- Coogee Maritime Trail and Omeo shipwreck (nearby North Coogee)
- Beachside playgrounds, BBQs and coastal shared paths
- Coogee Beach Reserve
- Woodman Point Regional Park
- Lake Coogee Reserve
- Manning Park (Beeliar Regional Park)
Education context
Several long day care and OSHC options in and around Coogee, Spearwood and North Coogee; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Murdoch University (South Street, Murdoch)
- University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle)
- Curtin University (Bentley)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley)