Clovelly Park vs Tonsley
The verdict
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $953K in Clovelly Park. Tonsley rates higher for liveability (74 vs 69). Tonsley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Clovelly Park rates higher (71 vs 6/100 in Tonsley).
Scores
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 80 |
| Transport | 86 | 88 |
| Education | 77 | 78 |
| Liveability | 69 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,126 | 743 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,600 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.4% | 54.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2 |
Growth: Clovelly Park Moderate Growth · Tonsley Moderate Growth
Property
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $953K | $805K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.9% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $675 | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 6 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 256 | 673 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 673 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,871 | 14,132 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Clovelly Park · Tonsley
Transport
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 340 m |
Liveability
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Clovelly Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,126 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,402 | 809 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,857 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.14% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clovelly Park or Tonsley?
Clovelly Park has the higher residential safety score (Clovelly Park 71/100 vs Tonsley 6/100).
Which is more affordable, Clovelly Park or Tonsley?
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $953K.
Which has better public transport, Clovelly Park or Tonsley?
Tonsley has the higher transport score (Clovelly Park 86/100 vs Tonsley 88/100).
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