Lake Coogee
WA 6166 • Western Australia
About Lake Coogee
Lake Coogee is a relatively new Perth suburb in the City of Cockburn, formally created in 2020 from part of the former Munster area. The 2021 Census population is 4,768, reflecting rapid growth in modern residential estates. It sits inland from Coogee Beach and combines suburban housing with wetland and parkland interfaces. The suburb has a contemporary outer-metro profile with many younger and family households.
Residents use nearby Coogee, Spearwood and Cockburn centres for major shopping, schools and community services, while local parks and reserve areas support recreation. The coastal fringe and nearby Fremantle employment area add lifestyle and work options within short driving distance. Public transport is mainly bus-based, connecting to Fremantle and Cockburn Central rail stations. Lake Coogee attracts families and first-home buyers seeking newer homes near the coast without inner-city prices.
Lake Coogee falls under postcode 6166 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willagee (South Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 114 — Elizabeth Quay via Cockburn/South Fremantle corridor 60-85 min
- 530 — Fremantle Station to Cockburn Central Station 30-45 min
- 531/548 local connectors — Spearwood / Coogee / Cockburn precincts 15-35 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Most residents connect by bus to Cockburn Central or Fremantle for rail services.
Walking is practical for local parks and some schools, but most shopping and work trips need bus links or a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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38 Troode Street
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Mayor Road