Suburb Name Change

Should we become Port Coogee and Catherine Point?

Since 2019, the South Beach/Shoreline community and the Port Coogee community have been working together to rename the suburb of “North Coogee”. The proposal is for the creation of two new suburbs. In February 2021, a petition signed by over 2000 residents supported two new suburbs to be called South Beach and Port Coogee.

Unfortunately, Landgate have advised the name “South Beach” cannot go forward. The name “Port Coogee” can still be supported by Landgate but is only likely to be successful if the whole of North Coogee agrees to change to two new names. Scan the QR code below or go to our website to read in detail the reasons for Landgate’s decision.

Everything you need to know

How do we change the suburb name and why?

What is the process for changing suburb names?
What does Landgate consider are the key drivers for suburb name change?
Why do most people in North Coogee want a name change?
Will there be further community consultation?

What names were considered?

Why is the name South Beach no longer an option and what are the implications?
Why the name Port Coogee can be supported by Landgate
Why is the name Catherine Point our best alternative to the South Beach name?
Why would remaining North Coogee perpetuate the problems?

Where would the new boundary be located?

Why is McTaggart Cove the most appropriate boundary?
The proposed boundaries (map)

What is the process going forward?

Who can vote to on the name change during community consultation?
Will both new suburbs remain a part of the City of Cockburn?
What if I disagree with the proposal to divide the suburbs?
How long will it take to change the name?

History of the progress to change

A timeline of significant meetings and events

Community Information Days

Two events will be held to ensure that everyone is fully informed and provide the opportunity for the community to ask questions.
10.00 – 11.00 am
Attend either event –
Saturday 29th April, 2023.
At the Port Coogee Park at Frasers Sales Office, Pantheon Ave
Sunday 30th April, 2023.
At the playground at the end of Rollinson Road

Port Coogee Marina

Who's Who and Acronyms

State Government
The Minister – The Minister for Lands
GNC – The Geographic Names Committee
Landgate – Western Australia’s land information authority

Local Government
COC – City of Cockburn The Council Elected members
OCM – An Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Cockburn

Community Associations
SBCG – South Beach Community Group
PCCA – Port Coogee Community Association

For more information
The name change entities – their roles and responsibilities

Catherine Point

Email Contact For Further Information

If you would like further information other than what is included on this website, please send an email to ncoogeenamechange@gmail.com

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