Coogee, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Coogee, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Coogee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91961 |
| Longitude | 151.25468 |
| Population | 15,333 |
| Density | 7823.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2034 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km southeast |
Coogee is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 15,333. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 7823.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km southeast of Sydney. Coogee is located at 33.9196°S, 151.2547°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2034.
Coogee unfurls along a coastline sculpted by the relentless Pacific, its sands a pale gold against the deep sapphire of the ocean. It lies 1.2 km east of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 96°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-east of Sydney. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the distant rumble of surf, a constant, murmuring presence. Gentle slopes, carpeted with hardy coastal grasses and wind-sculpted trees, give way to the dramatic sweep of the beach, a crescent moon of sand that catches the afternoon sun with a luminous glow. Beyond, the ocean stretches an endless, shimmering expanse, its moods shifting from placid turquoise to the churning, grey-green power of a rising swell. The character of Coogee is etched into the weathered faces of its sandstone cliffs and the unpretentious charm of its beachfront homes, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.
The history of Coogee is inextricably linked to its magnificent coastline, a natural harbour that drew early settlers and, long before them, Indigenous custodians. For generations, the Indigenous peoples of the Eora Nation have known this land, their connection to its shores a legacy woven into the very fabric of the place. Later, Coogee emerged as a popular seaside resort, its beaches drawing Victorians seeking respite from the city's heat, a tradition that continues to this day with its vibrant tourist economy. The local economy, while largely driven by tourism and the services that support it, also retains a sense of its working-class roots, a blend of beachside leisure and enduring community life. Distinctive landmarks, like the iconic ocean pool, stand as testament to this enduring appeal, a place where the salty spray of the ocean is a constant, invigorating companion.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coogee, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Coogee, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coogee includes the postcode (2034), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coogee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |