Suburb comparison
Clovelly vs Kensington — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Clovelly commands a $360K premium on median property price over Kensington; Kensington is $50/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
Kensington
2033
Choose Clovelly if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Clovelly leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Kensington if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Clovelly or Kensington more expensive?
- Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $4.19M in Kensington.
- Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Kensington?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $800/wk in Kensington, making Kensington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Clovelly or Kensington 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 Kensington?
- Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Kensington has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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