Clovelly vs Coogee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $5,175,000 and $4,900,000.
Coogee (median $4,900,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Clovelly ($5,175,000). Over the past year, Clovelly (+13.7%) ran 10.5 percentage points ahead of Coogee (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
Coogee scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clovelly (1149) sits above Coogee (1140). Clovelly skews owner-occupied (61%), Coogee runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
Coogee is the lower entry point at $4,900,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clovelly carries both higher gross yield (1.51% vs 1.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Clovelly edges out on average school ICSEA (1149 vs 1140). Clovelly also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clovelly or Coogee cheaper to buy in?
Coogee has the lower median house price at $4,900,000, roughly 6% below Clovelly ($5,175,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clovelly or Coogee?
Over the past 12 months, Clovelly grew +13.7% vs +3.2% in Coogee, a gap of 10.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Clovelly or Coogee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clovelly scores 1149 vs 1140 in Coogee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Clovelly or Coogee?
Coogee scores 100/100 on walkability vs 54/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clovelly or Coogee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.51% in Clovelly vs 1.46% in Coogee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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