Suburb comparison
Clovelly vs Maroubra — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Clovelly commands a $1.43M premium on median property price over Maroubra; 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
Maroubra
2035
Choose Clovelly if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Clovelly leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Maroubra if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Clovelly or Maroubra more expensive?
- Clovelly has the higher median house price ($4.55M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.
- Which is better for renters — Clovelly or Maroubra?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Clovelly and $850/wk in Maroubra, making Maroubra the more affordable rental market.
- Is Clovelly or Maroubra 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 Maroubra?
- Clovelly has 5 schools in the postcode, and Maroubra has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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