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| Locality | South 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 | -33.93219 |
| Longitude | 151.25565 |
| Population | 5,421 |
| Density | 4673.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 55 m |
| Postcode | 2034 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 8 km south-southeast |
South Coogee is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,421. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 4673.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km south-southeast of Sydney. South Coogee is located at 33.9322°S, 151.2557°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2034.
South Coogee unfolds along a sandstone coastline, where the Pacific Ocean breathes a perpetual salty mist onto the land. It lies 1.8 km north-east of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 36°T), and is situated 8.3 km south-south-east of Sydney. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of parklands and residential streets, punctuated by dramatic cliffs that plunge towards the sea. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a unique luminescence, a soft, pearly light that catches the spray from the waves and paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender. Beneath the surface of manicured lawns and established trees, one can sense the ancient bedrock, a quiet strength that has weathered countless tides and seasons. The character of South Coogee is one of quiet domesticity interspersed with the wild, untamed beauty of its littoral fringe, a place where the rhythm of suburban life is subtly underscored by the ceaseless murmur of the ocean.
The history of South Coogee is intrinsically tied to the burgeoning Sydney of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initially developing as a desirable seaside escape for those seeking respite from the city's growing density. Early land grants and subsequent subdivisions shaped the neighbourhood's leafy streetscapes, fostering a sense of established community. While no grand industries defined its founding, the local economy has always been anchored by its residential character, catering to families and individuals drawn to its coastal amenity and proximity to established urban centres. Notable for its string of smaller, accessible beaches like Dunningham Reserve and the iconic Wylie's Baths, South Coogee offers a unique blend of natural beauty and accessible recreation, a legacy of its development as a place to live, rather than a place of intense commerce. The enduring appeal of South Coogee lies in this harmonious coexistence of the built environment and the raw, elemental power of the coast.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of South Coogee, New South Wales. 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 South Coogee, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South 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 South Coogee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |