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Cottesloe
Cottesloe is the postcard Perth beach — Norfolk pines, the Indiana Tea House, and a sunset that draws locals down to the sand every evening. A prestige, established coastal suburb with excellent schools and a genuine village feel.
Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 15 km west (20 min by car, 20 min by train)
Perth Airport
≈ 27 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $1,100–$1,400 (3–4 bed)
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 8,300
- Median age: 42 years
- Who lives here: Established families, professionals, downsizers
- Vibe: Prestige coastal village, cafés, morning swims
- Nearest beach: Cottesloe Beach — walking distance
Transport & connectivity
- Cottesloe & Grant St train stations — Fremantle line
- Stirling Hwy direct to CBD or Fremantle
- Transperth buses 102/103
Amenities & lifestyle
- Cottesloe Beach & Indiana Tea House
- Napoleon Street cafés and boutiques
- Cottesloe Golf Club
- Sculpture by the Sea (annual)
Growth outlook
Blue-chip. Cottesloe consistently ranks among Perth's top-performing suburbs for long-term capital growth; supply is tightly constrained.
Public schools
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Sunset drinks at Indiana Tea House
- Ocean swim at North Cott
- Sculpture by the Sea in March
- Breakfast on Napoleon Street
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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