Clovelly
NSW 2031 · Randwick
4,887 (2021) → 5,036 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clovelly is a moderate growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2031, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $6.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Clovelly has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2031 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.96%), New Zealand (2.58%), USA (1.9%), Ireland (1.7%), South Africa (1.7%)
Top languages: French (1.68%), Spanish (1.13%), Greek (1.06%), German (0.88%), Italian (0.8%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1107 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1148
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clovelly Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1161
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1156
- Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1176
- Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1159
- Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1154
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1161
- St Clare's College - Bronte Road CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.6km
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1118
- Centennial Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1055
- Waverley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Clovelly
Is Clovelly safe?
Clovelly has a residential safety score of 95/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,292 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Clovelly?
In Clovelly, the median house price is $6.49M and the median unit price is $2.06M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Clovelly from Sydney CBD?
Clovelly is about 6.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Clovelly?
Clovelly has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1148 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clovelly?
Clovelly has a transport score of 80/100 and 25 bus stops.