Is Clovelly or Kingsford more expensive?

Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.

Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Kingsford?

Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.

Is Clovelly or Kingsford 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 Kingsford?

Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Clovelly vs Kingsford: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.85M premium on median property price over Kingsford; Clovelly has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

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Clovelly

2031

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Kingsford

2032

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Clovelly (2031) and Kingsford (2032) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Clovelly	Kingsford
SAFETYSafety Clovelly leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Clovelly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	5▲	1
FINANCEFinance Kingsford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	C▲(0)
Median house price	$4.55M	$2.70M
Median unit price	$1.79M	$920K
Median weekly rent	$850/wk	$809/wk
Annual price growth	-0.2%	+13.0%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Clovelly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	81

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, Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Kingsford if...

Kingsford leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Clovelly or Kingsford more expensive?: Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.
Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Kingsford?: Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.
Is Clovelly or Kingsford 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 Kingsford?: Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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