Suburb comparison
Coogee vs Kingsford — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Coogee commands a $2.06M premium on median property price over Kingsford; Kingsford is $141/wk cheaper per week to rent; Coogee has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Randwick
Coogee
2034
Randwick
Kingsford
2032
Choose Coogee if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Coogee leads on 5 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Kingsford if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Coogee or Kingsford more expensive?
- Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.
- Which is better for renters — Coogee or Kingsford?
- Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Coogee or Kingsford at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Coogee vs Kingsford?
- Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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