Pasadena vs Clovelly Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,620,000 and $1,050,000. Clovelly Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clovelly Park (median $1,050,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Pasadena ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Clovelly Park (+18.9%) ran 18.9 percentage points ahead of Pasadena (0%) on house-price growth.
Clovelly Park scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pasadena (1073) sits above Clovelly Park (1066).
For buyers
Clovelly Park is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clovelly Park carries both higher gross yield (3.34% vs 2.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Pasadena edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1066).
Common questions
Is Pasadena or Clovelly Park cheaper to buy in?
Clovelly Park has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 54% below Pasadena ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pasadena or Clovelly Park?
Over the past 12 months, Clovelly Park grew +18.9% vs 0% in Pasadena, a gap of 18.9 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 Pasadena or Clovelly Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pasadena scores 1073 vs 1066 in Clovelly Park. 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, Pasadena or Clovelly Park?
Clovelly Park scores 20/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Pasadena or Clovelly Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.34% in Clovelly Park vs 2.05% in Pasadena. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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