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Cooloongup suburb profile

Cooloongup is a suburb in Perth's southern suburbs within the City of Rockingham. Its landscape is anchored by Lake Cooloongup and surrounding reserves, with stretches of native scrub and open parkland that give the area a relaxed, natural feel near the coast.

Housing is largely established single-storey brick homes on generous lots alongside pockets of newer infill and townhouse development, and streets are punctuated by local parks. Local life centres on small shopping precincts, sports ovals and community facilities, and the suburb is connected to Rockingham's centre and coastal amenities by arterial roads and local bus services.

Cooloongup property market performance

Property growth+12.6%Past 12 months

Cooloongup's median house price is $737,000, up 18.8% over 12 months, a sharp rise, though that increase is based on only 15 house sales over the last 3 months. The suburb is primarily a house market; there is no reliable median unit price because too few units have sold recently for a median to be published.

In Cooloongup, house rents averaged $600 a week and rose a notable 5.3% over 12 months, while house values increased more strongly over the same period.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$737KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
18.8%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
151
Median days on market
Past 12 months
9N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$600$500
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.3%N/A

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Cooloongup demographics

Cooloongup is an older community with incomes below the median for Western Australia.

Couples without children are the largest family group at 40.6% of families, while one-parent families make up 24.1%. At the 2021 Census 6,696 people lived in Cooloongup.

Cooloongup and Western Australia
SuburbWA
Median age
years
4238
Median household income
weekly
$1,207$1,815
Couples with children
share of families
33.5%44.6%
Couples without children
share of families
40.6%38.8%
One-parent families
share of families
24.1%15.1%
Homes owned outright
share of homes
31.7%30.2%
Homes with a mortgage
share of homes
39.9%41.4%
Homes rented
share of homes
28.3%28.3%
Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Cooloongup infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Cooloongup’s skate park at Alf Powell Reserve was completed in October 2020 and provides a larger facility for skateboard, BMX and scooter riders. The City of Rockingham is proposing upgrades to Inverness Reserve, with a concept that includes a new footpath linking to the playground, bench and picnic seating and extra tree planting; public comment closed 31 July 2026 and works are expected in the 2026/27 financial year.

Suburbs near Cooloongup

Some popular suburbs near Cooloongup include:

  • Hillman: Established residential suburb with local bushland reserves and family homes.
  • Safety Bay: Coastal suburb centred on a sheltered bay and popular foreshore.
  • Waikiki: Known for its long sandy beach, coastal dunes and relaxed seafront lifestyle.
  • Warnbro: Large seaside suburb with rock platforms, sandy beaches and established housing.
  • Rockingham: Regional centre with a marina, waterfront precinct and access to marine attractions.

How does Cooloongup compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Cooloongup’s median house price is 14.1% lower than Safety Bay’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Cooloongup have grown 0.1% higher than in Hillman.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Safety Bay have risen 7.6% more than in Cooloongup over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Cooloongup are selling 10.0% faster than in Hillman.
  • Investment considerations: In Cooloongup, the rental yield for house is 22.7% lower than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 22.7% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Cooloongup have grown 31.9% lower than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Cooloongup have grown 30.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Common questions about Cooloongup

  • Is Cooloongup a nice place to live?

    Cooloongup is anchored by Lake Cooloongup and surrounding reserves, with local parks and the Alf Powell Reserve skate park.

    It is an older community with incomes below the median for Western Australia and about 6,696 residents at the 2021 Census. Local life centres on small shopping precincts, sports ovals and community facilities, and arterial roads and local bus services connect the suburb to Rockingham's centre and the coast; the City of Rockingham is proposing upgrades to Inverness Reserve that include a new footpath to the playground, bench and picnic seating and extra tree planting.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Cooloongup?

    In Cooloongup, a typical local household earned about $1,207 a week at the most recent Census. With houses renting for around $600 a week, that rent would take about 50% of the weekly income, while unit rent of $500 a week would take about 41%.

    The median house price of $737,000 works out to about 11.7 times a typical local annual household income on these figures, which sits well above local incomes. If you are renting rather than buying, the rent-share numbers are the most relevant to how stretched housing costs might feel.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Cooloongup a good place to invest?

    A large rise in house values is what stands out for Cooloongup: house values climbed 18.8% over the past 12 months, while house rents rose a solid 5.3%.

    For houses, the value movement represents capital growth and the rent movement reflects rental income; here, capital growth outpaced rental income.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Choose the right real estate agents in Cooloongup

Currently, there are 53 real estate agents working in Cooloongup—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 53 agents sold 33.7% of all properties in Cooloongup over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Cooloongup typically charge a commission of 2.15% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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