Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Clovelly has an estimated 4,978 residents, up 1.9% since the 2021 Census, with 112 projects tracked in the area around Clovelly.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Conveniently located 7.1 kilometres southeast of the Sydney CBD, the suburb of Clovelly offers a scenic coastal setting renowned for its pristine beaches, cliffside walking tracks, vibrant cafe culture, and boutique amenities. Demographic analysis by AreaSearch puts the suburb of Clovelly's Estimated Resident Population (ERP) at roughly 4,978 as of Aug 2026, calculated from annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address updates.
The local demographic profile is characterised by an affluent, highly educated community with a median age of 37 and a notable presence of group households. The local housing market exhibits a strong apartment footprint alongside severely constrained dwelling additions, while sales activity remains comparatively subdued relative to population size.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Conveniently located 7.1 kilometres southeast of the Sydney CBD, the suburb of Clovelly offers a scenic coastal setting renowned for its pristine beaches, cliffside walking tracks, vibrant cafe culture, and boutique amenities. Demographic analysis by AreaSearch puts the suburb of Clovelly's Estimated Resident Population (ERP) at roughly 4,978 as of Aug 2026, calculated from annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address updates.
The local demographic profile is characterised by an affluent, highly educated community with a median age of 37 and a notable presence of group households. The local housing market exhibits a strong apartment footprint alongside severely constrained dwelling additions, while sales activity remains comparatively subdued relative to population size.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,642 in 2006 and 4,974 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,978 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 44.1%.
Clovelly ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for income and the 94th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Clovelly is $1,101 a week, up 4.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 40% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.1%.
40% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $1,418 in 2017, $1,765 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $766 in 2017, $1,086 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Clifton Road, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $4,960,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 105 Boundary Street, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $7,500,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 16 Northumberland Street, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $6,770,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Clifton Road, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $3,200,000 | 1 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 21 Fern Street, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $3,300,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 7/30 Melrose Parade, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $1,082,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 14 Knox Street, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $7,000,000 | 12 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 257 Clovelly Road, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $6,400,000 | 28 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Northumberland Street, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $8,500,000 | 27 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 3/2 Eastbourne Avenue, Clovelly NSW 2031 | $2,700,000 | 22 Jul 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 16 Jan 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $3,200,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,101 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $6.65m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.80m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $3,200,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 16 Jan 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,765 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $1,086 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 1.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Eastern Suburbs - South | $907 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Eastern Suburbs - South, over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs | $974 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 106 tracked applications: 54 approved, 16 under assessment, 36 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 112 projects in and around Clovelly, 29 of them under construction.
Bronte Collection by Fortis comprises nine luxury four-bedroom freestanding coastal homes on a 2,472sqm site just 190m from Bronte Beach. Each home features sweeping ocean views, private pools, dual garaging with EV charging, individual lifts, high-end interiors by Alexander and Co and Lawless and Meyerson, and select residences include state-of-the-art…
$111 million redevelopment of iconic 150-year-old Coogee Bay Hotel by C!NC Hotels. 58 new apartments in 5-6 storey building, 31 hotel rooms (16 new + 15 refurbished), 11 retail tenancies, internal "Eat Street" laneway. Architecture by Fender Katsalidis, heritage by Weir Phillips, landscape by OCULUS.
$7 million stormwater diversion upgrade to improve water quality at Coogee Beach by constructing a new underground pump station and pressure mains to divert stormwater further offshore, reducing pollution and public health risks after rainfall.
Central Element is constructing Pearl Bondi Beach, a $150 million ultra-luxury residential development spanning 20-22 Sandridge Street and 21 Wilga Street. Designed by MHNDU with interiors by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects and landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith, the boutique project features two freestanding homes and five house-sized apartments.
Exclusive collection of 18 luxury beachside apartments designed by Smart Design Studio and SJB Interiors, located near Bronte Beach, currently under construction.
Boutique developer Clutch is constructing AVRA at 141-155 Curlewis Street, located 150 metres from Bondi Beach. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Woods Bagot, the sculpted coastal building delivers 18 ultra-luxury three- and four-bedroom residences and penthouses.
Westfield Bondi Junction is a major regional shopping centre at 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Scentre Group is delivering a $240 million redevelopment of Level 6, creating a lifestyle, dining and entertainment precinct with an upgraded Event Cinemas complex.
Bowey Bondi is a boutique residential development comprising 16 luxury apartments designed by Woods Bagot. The project integrates an existing heritage shopfront facade with modern architectural design along Bondi Road. It offers a mix of two and three-bedroom residences, including penthouses, with construction delivered by Allambi Property.
Residential development at 133-135 Carrington Road, Coogee. Part of the ongoing urban renewal in the area featuring contemporary apartment design with coastal influences.
Randwick City Council proposes redeveloping the former Randwick Public School into a multi-purpose civic and cultural hub. The concept includes a new regional library, exhibition galleries, creative studios, a 250-seat performance space and community meeting rooms.
A heritage-listed adaptive reuse project transforming the former Waverley Telephone Exchange into a mixed-use development featuring 60 serviced apartments across multiple levels, ground floor retail spaces including 3 shops, reception lobby, and basement parking.
Streetscape and transport infrastructure renewal along Miller Street managed by Waverley Council. Works comprise road reconstruction, upgraded stormwater drainage, energy-efficient street lighting, new continuous footpath treatments, and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety between Bondi Road and Birrell Street.
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Estimated completion year of the 59 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 7, 2026 26, 2027 18, 2028 3, 2029 4. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 106 substantial development applications lodged in and around Clovelly over the past 5 years, 59 in the last 12 months; 16 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 7, 2023 14, 2024 13, 2025 9, 2026 (to Oct) 58.
Key application 3 Surfside Avenue, Clovelly Mixed Use | $5.6m | 2 dwellings | 3 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 106 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 59 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 12 | ABS building approvals | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 54 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 16 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Clovelly include: Coogee Bay Hotel Redevelopment (Approved); Ballamac House (Completed); Clovelly Beach Upgrades (Completed); Miramar Bronte (Construction); and Seabreeze Bronte (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Clovelly spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Health & Medical, among others.
The suburb of Clovelly ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Clovelly is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Clovelly area has seen 4 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Clovelly's current population of 4,978 has been supported by 12 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Clovelly has seen 2.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 2501 people in the suburb of Clovelly, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Clovelly's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 12, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Clovelly has seen 59 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Clovelly is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,978 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6,334 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,887 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 91 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 0.79 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Clovelly was estimated to be approximately 4,978 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,974 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Clovelly has added approximately 91 people and shown a 1.86% increase from the 4,887 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Clovelly is estimated at 6,301 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Clovelly has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Clovelly is driven by: Overseas migration (68.0%), Natural increase (32.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 68.0% of overall population gains.
Clovelly's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 58.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 17.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Clovelly at 36 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Clovelly is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Clovelly compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 16.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Clovelly compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 10.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Clovelly show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (1.2% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.8% of the population in the suburb of Clovelly as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.1% of the population in the suburb of Clovelly as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $81,417 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $130,204 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,474 | 2021 Census, weekly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,633 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 58.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $4,236 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 9.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Clovelly is approximately $86,611. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $81,417.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Clovelly is approximately $138,511. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $130,204.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Clovelly is approximately $86,611 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $81,417 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Clovelly is approximately $138,511 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $130,204 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Clovelly's households (~44.1% / 805 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Clovelly is the $4000+ group, representing about 44.1% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Clovelly is $3,474/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Clovelly is $4,236/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Clovelly is $1,633/wk.
The suburb of Clovelly shows a median taxpayer income of $81,417 and an average of $130,204 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $63,183 and average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $86,611 (median) and $138,511 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Clovelly is $12,647 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Clovelly's disposable income is $12,647 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Clovelly places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 79.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,195 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,880 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,258 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Clovelly has approximately 3,195 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.9%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Clovelly stands at 1.9%, which is 2.2 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Clovelly is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (20.1% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.5%), and finance & insurance (10.0%). Other significant employers include education & training and construction.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Clovelly has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Clovelly is 79.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Clovelly shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 20.1% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Clovelly's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Clovelly shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 39.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 17.6% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 60.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 21.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
60.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Clovelly have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
21.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Clovelly have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Clovelly ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Clovelly are: Bachelor Degree (39.5%), Postgraduate (17.6%), Certificate (10.0%).
29.5% of the population in the suburb of Clovelly is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.3% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 6.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Clovelly is 1142, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Clovelly, with a combined enrollment of approximately 159 students.
The suburb of Clovelly includes 1 primary school.
Clovelly features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 21.6% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 35.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 29.9% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,826 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,860 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.8% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.1 per family | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Clovelly had 1,826 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.9% to an estimated 1,860 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Clovelly is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (21.6%), group households (5.5%), and other household types (0.2%).
Of the 1,329 family households, couples with children account for 35.7% of all households, couples without children at home 29.9%, and single parent families 6.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Clovelly shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the suburb of Clovelly have an average of 1.1 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 44.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 44.1% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 21.6% of all households in the suburb of Clovelly, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.5% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Clovelly was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 28.9% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 88.3% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 86.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 71.1% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Clovelly was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 28.9% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Clovelly, at 40.0% of people, although more residents (52.0%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 5.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Clovelly are English, comprising 27.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 20.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 12.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 6.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Clovelly (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.4%) and Hungarian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
28.9% of the suburb of Clovelly population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
11.7% of the population in the suburb of Clovelly speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the suburb of Clovelly population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
86.8% of the suburb of Clovelly population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Clovelly features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 38.2% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 33.0% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $4,333 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.8% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 26.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $700 | 2021 Census, weekly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 85th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Clovelly, 33.0% of homes are owned outright, 28.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 38.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 25.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Clovelly are houses.
In the suburb of Clovelly, 46.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 26.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Clovelly stands at 33.0%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Clovelly is $4,333, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Clovelly is $2,406, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Clovelly, households with mortgages typically spend 28.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Clovelly is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Clovelly shows mortgage holders spending 28.8% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 20.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Clovelly consists of 25.0% detached houses, 26.3% semi-detached dwellings, 46.3% apartments, and 2.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Clovelly consumes approximately 16.0% of median household income ($15,042 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Clovelly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 77.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 96th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 79.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.0% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
Around 77.0% of people in the suburb of Clovelly are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Clovelly, 1.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.4% of people in the suburb of Clovelly are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 1.6% of the suburb of Clovelly population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.9% of people in the suburb of Clovelly have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Clovelly, 77.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 94 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 94th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 33 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 31st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,618 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 155 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 7 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 62.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 33 public transport stops within the suburb of Clovelly.
The suburb of Clovelly has 2,618 weekly trips across 7 routes, averaging 374 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 95 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest supermarket is 372 m away and the nearest child care centre 381 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 33 stops nearby, 2,618 weekly trips, access rating 94 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 88 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 88th percentile nationally |
| Nearest supermarket | 372 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 381 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 442 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 584 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 585 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 671 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 729 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 274 places in Clovelly, about 1.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Clovelly is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Clovelly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 12% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Clovelly's resilient property market has recorded 90 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
Clovelly is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Clovelly's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Clovelly places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
Clovelly shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Clovelly features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Clovelly was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Clovelly features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Clovelly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Clovelly has an estimated 4,978 residents, up 1.9% since the 2021 Census, with 112 projects tracked in the area around Clovelly.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Clovelly.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10937). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Clovelly from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Clovelly with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
