Moving to Clovelly NSW 2031
What the official numbers say about living in Clovelly — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $700 a week, against a median household income of $3,474 a week.
About 61% of homes are owner-occupied and 37% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Clovelly grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,581 → 4,887 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: French, Spanish, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Clovelly sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (29% of workers), while 64% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bondi Junction, 2.6 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Waterloo, 5.9 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Randwick, 2.1 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bondi Junction Interchange, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rose Bay Wharf, 4.6 km north.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 4.6 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 69 schools · 286 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 81 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Clovelly profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Anthonys Catholic Primary School 350 m · Clovelly Public School 500 m · St Catherine's School 1 km · Bronte Public School 1.2 km · St Brigids Catholic Primary School 1.2 km · St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Waverley College Preparatory School 1.3 km · Coogee Public School 1.5 km
Groceries: Foodworks 50 m · Woolworths Metro 600 m · Deli on Dolphin Supermarket 900 m · Woolworths 1.2 km · QE Foodstores 1.3 km · Woolworths 2 km · Park n' Shop Asian Supermarket 2.1 km · Coles 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Burnie Park 250 m · Bundock Park 500 m · Forsyth Park 600 m · MacPherson Park 650 m · Varna Park 750 m · Dunningham Park 750 m · Simpson Park 750 m · Burrows Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Clovelly, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Rock Dove · Common Myna · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Clovelly, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly here | 4,887 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Bronte | 7,166 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Coogee | 14,634 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Waverley | 4,216 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Tamarama | 1,478 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Bondi | 10,411 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Randwick | 28,943 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Randwick — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wentworth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2031 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Clovelly profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $700 a week, and about 37% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,581 people to 4,887. It sits about 7 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Bondi Junction station is roughly 2.6 km away. Local government is Randwick council, and the federal seat is Wentworth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Clovelly vs Bronte · Clovelly vs Waverley.
Nearby guides: Bronte · Coogee · Waverley · Tamarama · Bondi · Randwick.
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