Suburb comparison
Clovelly vs Kingsford — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.85M premium on median property price over Kingsford; 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
Kingsford
2032
Choose Clovelly if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Clovelly leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Kingsford if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Clovelly or Kingsford more expensive?
- Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $2.70M in Kingsford.
- Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Kingsford?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $809/wk in Kingsford, making Kingsford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Clovelly or Kingsford 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 Kingsford?
- Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Kingsford has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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