Considering Clovelly? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Clovelly a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Clovelly (2031) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Clovelly suits established professionals and families who can comfortably absorb a $4,550,000 median house price or a $1,790,000 median unit price without relying on first home buyer assistance. The suburb scores a 10 out of 10 on the NSW socioeconomic index, median household income sits at $3,474 per week, and a walkability score of 95 puts it in the top 10 per cent of Sydney. With 109 cafes and 33 parks within 1.6 kilometres, the day-to-day lifestyle is genuinely convenient.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above any first home buyer assistance threshold, and the financial grade of C reflects that reality plainly. The flat and unit market at $1,790,000 is no easier. Buyers wanting a detached house will also find slim pickings, with separate houses making up only 25 per cent of the housing stock. If you need space, a backyard, or a lower entry point, this suburb will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade is unexplained by the data block. Ask your conveyancer to pull council flood and coastal erosion overlays for the specific lot, as proximity to the ocean can carry risks not captured in the bushfire figure of 0.0%. - Both medians have declined year-on-year (houses down 0.2%, units down 1.1%) with 42 to 44 days on market. Commission a recent comparable sales analysis before forming a view on price. - For units, obtain the strata records and check the capital works fund balance before bidding.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Clovelly?
BOCSAR · CLOVELLY 2031
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,47612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−69%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Randwick
Within LGA: Randwick
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%49 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT22%19 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY20%17 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED33%
NON-DOMESTIC67%
Across 9 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Clovelly
20
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:51 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
3.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 389 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 389 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Coogee2034
$935▲$60
1.0 km away
Bronte2024
$968▲$93
2.0 km away
Kingsford2032
$875
2.1 km away
Kensington2033
$850▼$25
2.4 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2031
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2031. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Randwick
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.
Clovelly is the primary suburb with postcode 2031 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Clovelly is the main locality.
Which local government area is Clovelly in?
Clovelly (2031) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Clovelly?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Clovelly (2031) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Clovelly flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Clovelly. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Clovelly?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Clovelly (2031), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Clovelly (2031) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Clovelly (2031). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Clovelly changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Clovelly (2031) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
