Clovelly

Clovelly has a unique appeal within the eastern suburbs. The beach itself is arguably the most user-friendly and swimmable of the coastal stretches. Naturally sheltered, safe, and genuinely beautiful. Gordon's Bay nearby is a hidden gem for locals, offering a quieter, more intimate harbour experience with its own biodiversity and charm.

The suburb itself is layered. You've got leafy, well-established pockets with mature trees and character. You've got premium homes scattered across the suburb, from oceanfront properties that feel like future classics right through to the Randwick and Bronte borders. Clovelly Road runs through it all. At the southern end near the surf club and the Clovelly Hotel, it's more village-like with a handful of excellent cafes and restaurants. Out of the Blue hamburgers is iconic. As you head north toward Randwick, the cafe and restaurant offering transitions and expands. The undulation across the suburb means many properties enjoy sweeping ocean views. The public schools here are highly sought after. The housing stock is a mix of Art Deco buildings, character homes, and more recent construction. It feels like a suburb on the rise. Increasingly desirable, yet still accessible.

Recent Off-Market Purchase

I was engaged by a family who'd been searching for some time, missing out on properties at auction and growing frustrated. They needed space. Three bedrooms minimum. In an apartment setting. They were committed to Clovelly because their oldest son was at school there and they had close friends in the area. They valued ocean access and didn't want to compromise on that.

An off-market opportunity surfaced. A three-bedroom Art Deco apartment in a small block of four, with sweeping ocean views and a deck facing toward the water. I navigated a complex transaction to get them to settlement. The process required persistence and problem-solving, but we got there. They secured a property that offered the space, the location, and the ocean views they'd been searching for. It was genuinely the right home for their family.

Recent off-market purchase: 4/10 Barry Street, Clovelly

The Clovelly property market

The Clovelly property market reflects the suburb's premium coastal position. The median apartment price sits at $2,069,000, with apartments ranging from $920,000 through to $4,075,000. Houses command significant prices, with a median of $5,635,000 and sales ranging from $3,300,000 through to $14,350,000 at the top end

*Pricefinder: data reflects sales history from 2025

The clients I'm working with in Clovelly tend to fall into clear groups. Families seeking more space, whether in a house with genuine outdoor room or a quality apartment, drawn by the schools, ocean proximity, and established community. Downsizers looking for well-built apartments in a neighbourhood they love, close to the beach and the local culture. And investors recognising the strength of Clovelly's fundamentals and its appeal as a premium coastal pocket.

I know Clovelly intimately. I understand the micro-markets, which pockets suit families, which offer the best investment fundamentals, where the real community sits. I have relationships that surface opportunities before they reach the market. If you're considering a move to Clovelly, whether you're a growing family, downsizing, or investing, let's have a conversation. I'll guide you through the process with clarity and care.