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Clovelly

1 km²

Clovelly stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a largely renting community and a large population.

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📍 Clovelly, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,887▲ +6.7%since 2011 Median age37 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over11.6%Children under 1520.0%People in a de facto relationship20.5%▲ +28.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Clovelly, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)32.8%

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Children (0–14)20.0%

Seniors (65+)11.6%

Youth (15–24)9.0%

Marital status

In Clovelly, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (44%) and Divorced (6%).

Married45%
Never married44%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Clovelly, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia69.1%

England8.0%

New Zealand2.6%

South Africa1.7%

Italy0.6%

China0.3%

India0.2%

Philippines0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Clovelly, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (16%).

English39.7%

Australian29.5%

Irish18.3%

Scottish11.0%

Italian5.0%

German4.5%

Greek3.0%

Chinese2.1%

Dutch1.5%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home11.3%

Language used at home

In Clovelly, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Greek (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only85.6%

Greek1.1%

Italian0.8%

Mandarin0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Cantonese0.4%

Hindi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion50.1%

Religious affiliation

In Clovelly, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Judaism (6%).

No religion52%
Christianity40%
Judaism6%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1284.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher56.7%

Highest year of school

In Clovelly, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1284.5%

Year 107.3%

Year 112.5%

Year 9 or below2.5%

Highest qualification level

In Clovelly, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 51%, followed by Postgraduate degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (10%).

Bachelor degree46.8%

Postgraduate degree20.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.5%

Certificate III / IV8.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.4%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In Clovelly, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (20%) and Health (12%).

Management & commerce25.9%

Society & culture18.6%

Health11.0%

Creative arts10.0%

Engineering & related7.3%

Architecture & building5.6%

Education5.6%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.3%

Information technology2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,633▲ +44.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,474▲ +37.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$4,236▲ +50.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week38.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week54.9%

Household income distribution

In Clovelly, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$4,000 or more41.5%

$1,500–$2,99920.9%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

$650–$1,49911.3%

Under $6506.9%

Personal income distribution

In Clovelly, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by Under $650 (25%) and $3,000 or more (25%).

$1,500–$2,99928.3%

Under $65023.6%

$3,000 or more23.6%

$650–$1,49920.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.6%People with a mental health condition5.5%People needing help with daily activities1.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Clovelly, the largest group is None at 79%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (3%).

None74.8%

One condition15.5%

Two conditions3.0%

Three or more1.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Clovelly, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma6.6%

Other condition5.6%

Mental health5.5%

Arthritis4.8%

Cancer2.8%

Heart disease1.9%

Diabetes1.6%

Lung condition0.8%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care11.2%People caring for children unpaid30.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +4.0%since 2011 One-parent families7.2%People living alone21.6%▼ -10.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Clovelly, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families7%
Other families1%

Household size

In Clovelly, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people36.1%

1 person21.6%

4 people19.0%

3 people16.2%

5 people6.1%

6 or more1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$700▲ +34.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$4,333▲ +41.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011 Households renting37.2%Homes owned outright32.4%Separate (detached) houses25.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms51.6%▲ +6.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Clovelly, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (29%).

Rented37%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Clovelly, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 46%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (26%) and Separate house (25%).

Flat or apartment46%
Townhouse / semi-detached26%
Separate house25%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Clovelly, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

2 bedrooms39.5%

3 bedrooms26.5%

4 bedrooms18.9%

1 bedroom8.4%

5 or more6.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Clovelly, the largest group is $750 or more at 43%, followed by $550–$749 (38%) and $350–$549 (14%).

$750 or more42.6%

$550–$74937.3%

$350–$54913.5%

Under $2003.7%

$200–$3491.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Clovelly, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 67%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (14%) and Under $1,000 (10%).

$3,000 or more63.7%

$1,800–$2,99912.8%

Under $1,0009.2%

$1,000–$1,7998.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.1%▼ -32.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Clovelly, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 48%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and No vehicle (7%).

1 vehicle48.0%

2 vehicles35.9%

No vehicle7.1%

3 vehicles6.7%

4 or more2.3%

How people get to work

In Clovelly, the largest group is Worked at home at 64%, followed by Car (driver) (28%) and Walked (3%).

Worked at home55.6%

Car (driver)23.9%

Walked2.4%

Bus2.1%

Bicycle1.3%

Car (passenger)1.3%

Train0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.1%Recent arrivals from overseas15.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation72.1%Employed full-time65.5%

Industries people work in

In Clovelly, the largest group is Professional & technical at 20%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Finance & insurance (10%).

Professional & technical19.3%

Health care & social assistance12.9%

Finance & insurance9.6%

Education & training8.1%

Construction6.4%

Retail trade5.2%

Public administration & safety5.0%

Media & telecommunications4.8%

Arts & recreation3.6%

Accommodation & food3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Clovelly, the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (24%) and Clerical & administrative (9%).

Professionals44.9%

Managers23.8%

Clerical & administrative9.2%

Technicians & trades6.0%

Sales workers5.8%

Community & personal service5.2%

Labourers1.9%

Machinery operators & drivers1.1%

Nearby areas

Bronte Coogee (NSW)Waverley (NSW)Tamarama Bondi Queens Park (NSW)Randwick Bondi Junction

👥 Demographics & Identity