Average rent in South Coogee, NSW — 2026

South Coogee comes in below the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $207/week — about 51% under the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 46% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 39% separate houses and 42% flats. Population is 5,611, median age 42, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 32% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 8km from Sydney. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.