Clovelly Park
A median house price of $1,050,000 in a suburb spanning just 0.99 square kilometres, with 3,126 residents packed at 3,154 per square kilometre, signals genuine land scarcity driving value. University qualifications reach 46.1%, which is 16 points above the national figure, and 36.2% of residents were born overseas, placing it 14.6 points higher than the national average. Prices rose 18.9% in one year from $883,000 in early 2025, among the sharper annual moves recorded across South Australian suburbs. The workforce skews heavily toward Healthcare at 27.9%, suggesting proximity to major hospital infrastructure is a structural demand driver, not a coincidence.
Population
3,126
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,600/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $1,050,000 sits well above the broader Adelaide median, backed by an 18.9% gain from $883,000 just one year earlier. Separate houses dominate at 69.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 30.5% and apartments at just 0.3%, so the market is predominantly family-sized detached stock. Three-bedroom homes account for 61.2% of the suburb, and four-plus bedroom homes reach 17.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,616, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.3%, below the conventional 30% stress threshold, meaning servicing costs remain manageable compared to income levels. Household income ranks in the 52.5th income percentile nationally, so buyers at this price point are committing a moderate share of income relative to the purchase price.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,050,000 sits well above the broader Adelaide median, backed by an 18.9% gain from $883,000 just one year earlier. Separate houses dominate at 69.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 30.5% and apartments at just 0.3%, so the market is predominantly family-sized detached stock. Three-bedroom homes account for 61.2% of the suburb, and four-plus bedroom homes reach 17.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,616, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.3%, below the conventional 30% stress threshold, meaning servicing costs remain manageable compared to income levels. Household income ranks in the 52.5th income percentile nationally, so buyers at this price point are committing a moderate share of income relative to the purchase price.
For Investors
Renters make up 34.9% of the suburb, providing a solid tenant base for investment properties. Weekly rent averages $358, and the vacancy rate of 5.1% is higher than the typical investor comfort zone below 3%, suggesting the rental market has some softness despite the renter share. Seven development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating modest new supply. The 18.9% price growth over one year from $883,000 to $1,050,000 points to strong capital growth momentum. Rent-to-income at 22.4% stays below stress territory, which supports tenant retention. Compared to the national picture, the suburb's above-average university-educated workforce at 46.1% creates demand from professional renters who value proximity to employment hubs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
74
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-12.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Clovelly Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Clovelly Park Primary School
U, R-6 · 222 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger demographic than the Australian average. Overseas-born residents account for 36.2%, which is 14.6 percentage points higher than national. Ancestry is led by English (950 residents), followed by Chinese (231) and Indian (214), reflecting the suburb's multicultural makeup. The top non-English language is Nepali (90 speakers), ahead of Mandarin (72) and Punjabi (37), indicating a distinct South Asian migrant presence not typical of most Adelaide suburbs. University qualifications at 46.1% run 16 points above the national figure, consistent with the professional occupational mix. Average household size of 2.5 matches the national average. Couples with children account for 1,010 families, compared to 613 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.2%
Houses
30.5%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Price history spans just two quarters, from $883,000 in early 2025 to $1,050,000 in early 2026, a 18.9% rise that sits well above typical annual gains seen across SA. Tenure divides into 28.2% owned outright, 36.9% with a mortgage, and 34.9% renting. The mortgage-holder share at 36.9% outnumbers outright owners at 28.2%, indicating a suburb still actively accumulating rather than one dominated by long-held, debt-free estates. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 69.2%, with semi-detached at 30.5% and apartments negligible at 0.3%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 61.2%, followed by four-plus at 17.4% and two-bedroom at 19.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,616, below the state average for properties at this price point, because household incomes rank at the 52.5th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,616
Rent / wk
$358
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$755
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
64
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.2%
Couples, no children
2,340
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 27.9% of the local workforce (326 workers), nearly three times the share of the second sector, Education at 10.7%. This concentration, well above typical suburb figures, reflects proximity to the Flinders Medical Centre corridor. Retail follows at 8.1%, Public Admin at 7.3%, and Professional/Tech at 6.6%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 401 workers, followed by Community/Personal at 279 and Clerical/Admin at 209. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is modestly above the national average, and the participation rate of 63.3% is slightly below national norms. Full-time employment reaches 60.2% of those employed, with 928 full-time and 614 part-time workers. SEIFA decile data is not available for this suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
33.9%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
1,542
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.1%
Postgraduate
13.1%
Born Overseas
36.2%
Dwellings
1,193
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 81.8% of commuters driving, while public transport use sits at 9.7% and walking or cycling at 2.6%, below the national average for inner and middle-ring suburbs. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring areas. The crime rate of 38.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (121 total offences) gives a baseline safety indicator, though comparisons to the SA state average would require that figure. Rent-to-income at 22.4% stays below the 30% stress level, keeping housing costs manageable for the 34.9% renter share. The suburb's 46.1% university qualification rate, 16 points above national, combined with a young median age of 35, positions it as an educated, professionally active community.
Drive
81.8%
Public Transport
9.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
121
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
38.7
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clovelly Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clovelly Park a good suburb to live in?
Clovelly Park offers a young demographic with a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure, a high university qualification rate of 46.1% (16 points above national), and house prices that grew 18.9% in one year to $1,050,000. The main considerations are limited public transport at 9.7% of commuters, a vacancy rate of 5.1%, and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Clovelly Park?
The median house price in Clovelly Park is $1,050,000 as of early 2026, up 18.9% from $883,000 in early 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,616 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $358.
What schools are in Clovelly Park?
No schools are recorded within the Clovelly Park suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs within the 5042 postcode area. Despite this, the local adult population has a university qualification rate of 46.1%, which is 16 points above the national average.
Is Clovelly Park safe?
Clovelly Park recorded 121 total offences, giving a crime rate of 38.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. This provides a baseline for comparison with broader Adelaide suburbs. The suburb has a relatively low housing stress level, with rent-to-income at 22.4% and mortgage-to-income at 23.3%, both below the 30% stress threshold.
Is Clovelly Park good for property investment?
The suburb saw 18.9% house price growth from $883,000 to $1,050,000 over one year, a strong capital growth signal. Renters make up 34.9% of households, providing a tenant base, but the vacancy rate of 5.1% is above the typical 3% investor comfort zone. Weekly rent of $358 against the $1,050,000 median implies a gross yield around 1.7%, so the investment case relies more on capital growth than rental income.
How is Clovelly Park's population changing?
Clovelly Park has a population of 3,126 across just 0.99 square kilometres, giving a density of 3,154 residents per square kilometre. The residential turnover rate of 24.2% suggests roughly one in four residents changed within the census period, higher than stable established suburbs. The overseas-born share of 36.2%, which is 14.6 points above national, indicates ongoing international migration as a driver of demand.
What languages are spoken in Clovelly Park?
About 36.2% of Clovelly Park residents were born overseas, which is 14.6 points above the national average. The most common non-English languages are Nepali (90 speakers), Mandarin (72), Punjabi (37), Greek (34) and Malayalam (29), reflecting a distinct South Asian and East Asian migrant community within the suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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