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Clovelly

NSW 2031 • Greater Sydney

4,887
Population (2021)
$180,648
Median Household Income
0.79 km²
Area
$700/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideAffluentFamily-FriendlyInner City

About Clovelly

Clovelly is a compact beachside suburb in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, located approximately 8 kilometres south-east of the CBD within the Randwick City local government area. Home to around 4,887 residents, it is best known for the sheltered Clovelly Beach — a narrow ocean inlet popular with swimmers and snorkellers due to its calm, protected waters. The suburb sits between Randwick to the west and Bronte to the north, giving it an intimate coastal character with striking sandstone cliffs and ocean pool facilities.

Clovelly attracts a mix of young professionals, families, and long-term residents drawn to its relaxed beachside lifestyle and strong community feel. The suburb boasts excellent cafés and restaurants along Clovelly Road, two local primary schools, and easy access to the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. With a median weekly rent of $700 and high household incomes, Clovelly is one of Sydney's more desirable — and competitive — coastal addresses.

Clovelly falls under postcode 2031 and is governed by Randwick Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coogee electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2031
Urban Area
Randwick
LGA / Council
Randwick
Federal Electorate
Wentworth
State Electorate
Coogee
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.91°, 151.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.79 km²
Elevation
28m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Clovelly for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$5.3M
41 sales · ▲ 16.5% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$2M
45 sales · ▲ 11.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$700
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,333
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

19 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bondi Junction Station
3.5 km
N/A (bus/drive)

Bus Services

  • 339 — Central Station (via Randwick) 35-45 min
  • 350, 353 — Bondi Junction 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
Bus to Bondi Junction, then T4 train (~30 min total)
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ No direct train — bus route 339 direct to Central, or bus to Bondi Junction then T4 train

Walkability Very Walkable

Beach, shops and cafés easily accessible on foot; coastal walk links to Bondi and Coogee

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Clovelly, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Cliffbrook
45-51 Beach Street Coogee • SHR #00609

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Randwick Local Government Area, which contains Clovelly. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
175.7 / 100k
2yr Up 19.8% 10yr Down 4.6%
Motor vehicle theft
159.8 / 100k
2yr Up 47.1% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
325 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
9.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
242.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.4%
View all 62 offence types for Randwick →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,736
Census 2021
4,887
▲ 3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$67,236
Personal Income 2021
$84,916
▲ 26.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$84,916 / yr
$1633/wk
Household
$180,648 / yr
$3474/wk
Family
$220,272 / yr
$4236/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,376
Born Overseas 1,370

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 389
  • 2. New Zealand 126
  • 3. United States 93
  • 4. Ireland 83
  • 5. South Africa 83
  • 6. France 49
  • 7. Germany 32
  • 8. Canada 31
  • 9. Scotland 30
  • 10. Italy 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,938
Australian 1,442
Irish 892
Scottish 537
Italian 243
German 222
Greek 146
Chinese 105
French 97
South African 80

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,131
Both parents born in Australia
1,749
Both parents born overseas
836
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.1%
Christianity
38.1%
Judaism
5.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
305 (6.2%)
5-14 years
669 (13.7%)
15-19 years
235 (4.8%)
20-24 years
207 (4.2%)
25-34 years
823 (16.8%)
35-44 years
777 (15.9%)
45-54 years
752 (15.4%)
55-64 years
543 (11.1%)
65-74 years
367 (7.5%)
75-84 years
160 (3.3%)
85+ years
43 (0.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a train station in Clovelly? +

No, Clovelly does not have a train station. Residents use bus routes (339 to Central, 350/353 to Bondi Junction) or drive to Bondi Junction station (T4 line) approximately 3.5 km away.

What is Clovelly Beach like? +

Clovelly Beach is a narrow, sheltered ocean inlet — ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and families with young children due to its calm, net-enclosed waters. It's part of the scenic Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk.

What is the median rent in Clovelly? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Clovelly is $700, reflecting its desirable beachside location in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

What schools are in Clovelly? +

Clovelly has two primary schools: Clovelly Public School (government) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School. For high school, students typically attend Randwick Boys or Girls High School or nearby independent schools.

What is the average income in Clovelly? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Clovelly is about $1,633 per week (around $84,900 per year). The median household income is $3,474 per week and the median family income is $4,236 per week.

What is the median house price in Clovelly? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $5,300,000, up 16.5% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $2,000,000, up 11.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Clovelly? +

The median age in Clovelly is 37. The largest age group is 25–34 (823 residents, around 17%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 12% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Clovelly a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Clovelly is part of the Randwick LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Clovelly? +

Clovelly had a population of 4,887 at the 2021 Census, up 3.2% from 4,736 in 2016.

How much is rent in Clovelly? +

In Clovelly, the median weekly rent is $700, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $4,333 (2021 Census).