A recent study on AI-driven workforce change has identified Coogee among Sydney areas where many residents work in occupations expected to be affected by artificial intelligence, while local household finances may soften immediate housing pressure.
Why Coogee Is Part Of The Conversation
The study describes a cluster of Sydney suburbs with high concentrations of white-collar employment in sectors considered more exposed to AI-related change. These include finance, insurance, telecommunications and professional services, where automation is expected to reshape how work is done over the next few years.
In that context, Coogee–Clovelly is referenced as a beachside area where many residents work in industries likely to be affected by AI.
Exposure Does Not Mean The Same Outcome Everywhere
The study separates workforce exposure from household vulnerability. It notes that the risk of housing stress rises when job disruption hits areas where many households hold newer, high-debt mortgages, because more residents may need to sell quickly if incomes drop.
By contrast, Coogee is presented as a suburb where many residents tend to have purchased homes decades ago and hold higher savings, which may reduce the likelihood of rapid, concentrated selling pressure.
What Shapes The Longer-Term Impact
The study suggests outcomes will depend on how fast workplace change occurs and whether displaced workers can transition into new roles. Wider research on AI and the workforce also notes that AI is commonly used for tasks such as scheduling, document drafting and data analysis, and that while higher-skilled occupations may be more exposed, the overall employment impact remains uncertain.
Next Steps To Watch
For Coogee, the study’s framing points to a slower-moving risk profile: high exposure to AI-affected industries, but with household balance sheets that may be more resilient than areas dominated by newer mortgages.
Published 23-Dec-2025
