Is Clovelly or Maroubra more expensive?

Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.

Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Maroubra?

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

Is Clovelly or Maroubra 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 Maroubra?

Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Maroubra has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Clovelly vs Maroubra: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.43M premium on median property price over Maroubra; 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

Maroubra

2035

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Clovelly (2031) and Maroubra (2035) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Clovelly	Maroubra
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▲	3
FINANCEFinance Maroubra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$4.55M	$3.13M
Median unit price	$1.79M	$1.07M
Median weekly rent	$850/wk	$850/wk
Annual price growth	-0.2%	+9.7%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Clovelly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	62

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 Maroubra if...

Maroubra leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house

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Common questions

Is Clovelly or Maroubra more expensive?: Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.
Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Maroubra?: Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $850/wk in Maroubra, making Maroubra the more affordable rental market.
Is Clovelly or Maroubra 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 Maroubra?: Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Maroubra has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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