Clovelly, NSW 2031 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Clovelly is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2031, home to 4,887 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Randwick local government area and roughly 6 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,887
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $3,474 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,633 /week
- Median family income
- $4,236 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Randwick
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $700 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,333
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Sydney Childrens Hospital School
- Randwick Public School
- Centennial Park School
- Randwick High School
- Rainbow Street Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 tram stops, 46 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 tram stops, 188 bus stops
- Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Rd
- Belmore Rd Opp Royal Randwick Shopping Centre
- Belmore Rd After Alison Rd
- Clara St Opp Blenheim St
- Randwick Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 50 cafés
- 119 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 77 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 16 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 6.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 42.3% of the 2,371 resolvable premises in Clovelly. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 15.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 42.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 39.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,264 across postcode 2031 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 470 theft, 251 violent offences, 130 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Clovelly?
Clovelly (NSW 2031) had 4,887 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Randwick local government area.
What is the median rent in Clovelly?
The median advertised rent in Clovelly is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Clovelly?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Clovelly covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sydney Childrens Hospital School (0.5 km), Randwick Public School (0.5 km), Centennial Park School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Clovelly?
Clovelly is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (42.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Clovelly?
Across postcode 2031, 1,264 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (470), violent (251), property damage (130). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Clovelly?
In Clovelly, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (6.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Clovelly?
204 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Clovelly centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 46 bus stops, 6 tram stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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