Clovelly

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Clovelly is a small beach suburb located 8km south east of the CBD in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.  It has a population of 4,581 (as of 2011) people.

Clovelly

This small tranquil beach side suburb is located between Bronte and Gordons Bay on the coastal walk, Clovelly is more like a large ocean pool than a beach.   Having originally being referred to as “Little Coogee”, this beautiful area came into its own in 1913 when it was renamed Clovelly after a village on the Devon coast of England and is affectionately known as “Cloey”

 Popular for families and snorkelers, Clovelly has a LifeSaving Club, a 25x6 metre salt water pool and free on site car parking.  The concrete platforms and promenades surrounding the bay make it a popular spot for sunbaking and the picnic tables and bar be que area makes it had to go past for a picnic.

Clovelly is mainly a residential suburb with four small shopping precincts and restaurants dotted along Clovelly Road and Burnie Street.  The Clovelly Hotel boasts the largest LCD screen in the Eastern Suburbs;  Clovelly Bowling Club is located on the edge of the cliffs has been established since 1947 and enjoys draw dropping views from its greens and club house.  Not just for Nanas, it invites one and all to be taught barefoot bowls!

Clovelly has one school in its catchment area.  Clovelly Public School officially dates back to 1913 although there was a public school operating in Varna Street as early as 1897. 

With a population of 4,581 people, there is high demand for housing in the area and in August 2016 a total of 11 properties sold.  With a median house price $2,595,000, median unit price $1,072,500 the demographic of Clovelly is mainly maturing and established couples and families.