Cottesloe
Cottesloe’s postcode is 6011. $1,100–$1,400 (3–4 bed) is the median weekly house rent, and the drive into the Perth CBD takes about 20 min off-peak.
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.
Cottesloe fast facts
- Postcode
- 6011
- Median weekly house rent
- $1,100–$1,400 (3–4 bed)
- Median weekly unit rent
- $650–$800 (2 bed apartment)
- Drive to Perth CBD (off-peak)
- 20 min
- Drive to Perth CBD (peak)
- 30 min
- Public transport to CBD
- ≈ 20 min by train from Cottesloe station
- Nearest beach
- Cottesloe Beach — walking distance
- Perth Airport
- ≈ 27 km to Perth Airport
Rent figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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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