About Coogee
A mainly residential suburb located 8 kms south-east of the Sydney central business district, Coogee (pronouced Cood-gee) has always been a popular beachside suburb, both as a place to live and a place to enjoy the sun and surf that Sydney's eastern beaches a known for. Coogee is one of Australia's more densely populated areas, with apartment buildings in every style from the 1930s onwards. The suburb is a popular destination for tourists, particularly backpackers.