Coogee WA 6166
(Pop 4 400)
Coogee is an outer Perth suburb 26 km s-w of the CBD. Covering an area of 3 sq km, it was named after a lake the Nyoongar Aborigines called Kou-gee, today Lake Coogee. Early European settlers began arriving in 1870s with the current residential development stemming from 1980s. This attractive beachside area overlooks Cockburn Sound and various islands (Garden, Carnac, Rottnest) providing excellent water-based activities. Additionally, Coogee is close to Cables Ski Park, Spearwood (4 km n-e), historic, vibrant Fremantle (8 km north), water slides, Bibra Lake (11 km n-w) and Jandakot Airport (11 km east).
Visitor Information Centre: Town Hall Kings Sq, Fremantle. Tel (08) 9431 7878.
Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (34 km n-e).
Hospital:
Fremantle Hospital & Health Service, Alma St, Fremantle. Tel (08) 9431 3333. (9 km north).