Suburb comparison
Chifley vs Clovelly — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.79M premium on median property price over Chifley; Clovelly is $200/wk cheaper per week to rent; Chifley has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Randwick
Chifley
2036
Randwick
Clovelly
2031
Choose Chifley if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Chifley leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Clovelly if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Common questions
- Is Chifley or Clovelly more expensive?
- Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.76M in Chifley.
- Which is better for renters — Chifley or Clovelly?
- Median weekly rent is $1050/wk in Chifley and $850/wk in Clovelly, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.
- Is Chifley or Clovelly at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Chifley vs Clovelly?
- Chifley has 6 schools in the postcode, and Clovelly has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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