Clovelly Park vs Tonsley
Tonsley (median $725,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Clovelly Park ($1,080,000).
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Clovelly Park and Tonsley side by side
| Measure | Clovelly Park | Tonsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $295/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,126 | 743 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Clovelly Park scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clovelly Park (1066) sits above Tonsley (1054).
- For buyers
- Tonsley is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tonsley offers the higher gross rental yield (4.81% vs 3.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Clovelly Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1054). Clovelly Park also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clovelly Park vs Tonsley: common questions
Is Clovelly Park or Tonsley cheaper to buy in?
Tonsley has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 33% below Clovelly Park ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clovelly Park or Tonsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clovelly Park scores 1066 vs 1054 in Tonsley. 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 Park or Tonsley?
Clovelly Park scores 20/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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 Park or Tonsley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.81% in Tonsley vs 3.13% in Clovelly Park. 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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