Average rent in Cottesloe, WA — 2026

Cottesloe commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $550/week — about 63% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (69%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 7,750, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Cottesloe is 11km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.