Clovelly vs Coogee
The verdict
Coogee is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.21M versus $5.10M in Clovelly. On the separate residential safety score, Clovelly rates higher (95 vs 76/100 in Coogee).
Scores
ClovellyCoogee
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 76 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,887 | 14,634 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,474 | $2,976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.0% | 67.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Clovelly Moderate Growth · Coogee Moderate Growth
Property
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.10M | $4.21M |
| Median unit price | $2.06M | $1.48M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 164 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 61 | 164 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,476 | 4,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,151 | 1,144 |
Transport
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 42 |
| Parks | 5 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 45 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 370 m | 370 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 390 m | 330 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Clovelly | Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,887 | 14,634 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,036 | 15,081 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,431 | 16,262 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clovelly or Coogee?
Clovelly has the higher residential safety score (Clovelly 95/100 vs Coogee 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Clovelly or Coogee?
Coogee is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.21M versus $5.10M.
Which has better schools, Clovelly or Coogee?
Clovelly has a higher average school ICSEA (Clovelly 1151 vs Coogee 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clovelly or Coogee?
Clovelly has the higher transport score (Clovelly 80/100 vs Coogee 76/100).
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