Clovelly at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,887
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Clovelly.
The postcode for Clovelly is 2031 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Clovelly (2031) sits in the Randwick region of NSW.
Clovelly has roughly 4,887 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clovelly scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 7 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clovelly's population at 4,887, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,887
Median age
37
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
4,887
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
121
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
54
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Clovelly.
Local schools for Clovelly
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Government School Catchment
Clovelly Public School
Bronte Public School
Coogee Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clovelly.
- What is the Clovelly postcode?
- Clovelly is in the 2031 postcode, in NSW, in the Randwick City Council region.
- Where is Clovelly?
- Clovelly is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2031. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Randwick City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clovelly?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Clovelly?
- There are 20 schools serving Clovelly on this page, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Clovelly Public School, St Catherine's School.
- How walkable is Clovelly?
- Clovelly has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clovelly?
- Clovelly is close to Clovelly West, Bronte, Coogee, Waverley, Charing Cross.
- What is the population of Clovelly?
- The population of Clovelly is approximately 4,887 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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