Suburb comparison
Clovelly vs Coogee — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Coogee commands a $215K premium on median property price over Clovelly; Clovelly is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Clovelly 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
Clovelly
2031
Randwick
Coogee
2034
Choose Clovelly if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Coogee if...
- Coogee leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Clovelly or Coogee more expensive?
- Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.55M in Clovelly.
- Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Coogee?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $950/wk in Coogee, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.
- Is Clovelly or Coogee 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 Clovelly vs Coogee?
- Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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