Clovelly, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Clovelly, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Clovelly |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91161 |
| Longitude | 151.26312 |
| Population | 4,648 |
| Density | 5404.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 2031 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km southeast |
Clovelly is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,648. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 5404.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km southeast of Sydney. Clovelly is located at 33.9116°S, 151.2631°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2031.
Clovelly is a coastal suburb where the land breathes in the salty tang of the Pacific and exhales a quiet resilience. It lies 2.1 km east-north-east of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.9 km south-east of Sydney. The streets, a gentle cascade down towards the water's edge, are lined with houses that seem to lean into the slope, their gardens a riot of hardy succulents and wind-sculpted shrubs that cling to the earth with tenacious grip. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, paints the sandstone outcrops in hues of ochre and rose, a stark contrast to the ever-present, deep sapphire of the ocean. The air here carries the faint murmur of distant waves, a constant, soothing undertow to the everyday comings and goings of its residents.
This stretch of coastline, long before its current suburban guise, whispered tales of Indigenous stewardship and later, the early European settlers who navigated these waters. While not a hub of heavy industry, Clovelly’s economy has always been intrinsically tied to the sea, its early days marked by fishing boats that would have bobbed in its sheltered coves. Today, the local character is defined by its proximity to the ocean and its vibrant community spirit, a blend of long-term residents who recall a simpler time and newer families drawn by the lifestyle. The iconic Clovelly Ocean Pool, a man-made sanctuary carved into the rocky shoreline, stands as a distinctive landmark, offering a safe haven for swimmers against the raw power of the open sea, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the water.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clovelly, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Clovelly, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clovelly includes the postcode (2031), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clovelly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |