Suburb comparison
Clovelly vs La Perouse — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.55M premium on median property price over La Perouse; Clovelly is $200/wk cheaper per week to rent; La Perouse 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
La Perouse
2036
Choose Clovelly if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Clovelly leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose La Perouse if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- La Perouse leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Clovelly or La Perouse more expensive?
- Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $3.00M in La Perouse.
- Which is better for renters — Clovelly or La Perouse?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $1050/wk in La Perouse, making Clovelly the more affordable rental market.
- Is Clovelly or La Perouse 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 La Perouse?
- Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and La Perouse has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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