Is Clovelly or Coogee more expensive?

Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.55M in Clovelly.

Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Coogee?

Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $950/wk in Coogee, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.

Is Clovelly or Coogee 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 Clovelly vs Coogee?

Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Clovelly vs Coogee: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $215K premium on median property price over Clovelly; Clovelly is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Clovelly 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

Clovelly

2031

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Clovelly (2031) and Coogee (2034) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Clovelly	Coogee
SAFETYSafety Clovelly leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	5▲	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	D+(-1)
Median house price	$4.55M	$4.76M
Median unit price	$1.79M	$1.53M
Median weekly rent	$850/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	-0.2%	+24.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Clovelly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	77

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

Which suits you?

Choose Clovelly if...

Clovelly leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family, Finance.

Choose Coogee if...

Tied on Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Clovelly or Coogee more expensive?: Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.55M in Clovelly.
Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Coogee?: Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $950/wk in Coogee, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.
Is Clovelly or Coogee 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 Clovelly vs Coogee?: Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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