Is Chifley or Clovelly more expensive?

Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.76M in Chifley.

Which is better for renters — Chifley or Clovelly?

Median weekly rent is $1050/wk in Chifley and $850/wk in Clovelly, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.

Is Chifley or Clovelly at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Chifley vs Clovelly?

Chifley has 6 schools in the postcode, and Clovelly has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Chifley vs Clovelly: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.79M premium on median property price over Chifley; Clovelly is $200/wk cheaper per week to rent; Chifley has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Randwick

Chifley

2036

Randwick

Clovelly

2031

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Chifley (2036) and Clovelly (2031) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Chifley	Clovelly
SAFETYSafety Clovelly leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Clovelly leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	9/10	10/10▲
Schools in postcode	6▲	5
FINANCEFinance Chifley leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$2.76M	$4.55M
Median unit price	$2.18M	$1.79M
Median weekly rent	$1050/wk	$850/wk
Annual price growth	+4.3%▲	-0.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Clovelly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B▲(1)
Walkability percentile	22	95▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Chifley if...

Chifley leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Clovelly if...

Clovelly leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

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Common questions

Is Chifley or Clovelly more expensive?: Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.76M in Chifley.
Which is better for renters — Chifley or Clovelly?: Median weekly rent is $1050/wk in Chifley and $850/wk in Clovelly, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.
Is Chifley or Clovelly at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Chifley vs Clovelly?: Chifley has 6 schools in the postcode, and Clovelly has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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