Question 1

Is Clareville a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Clareville is a small, low-key beachside suburb on Sydney’s northern peninsula centred on Clareville Beach and the Pittwater foreshore. It has a village feel, with tree-lined streets, weatherboard cottages alongside larger modern homes and waterfront properties with boat moorings. Everyday life is quietly maritime, shaped by swimming, kayaking and boating, nearby bushland and coastal walks, and with easy access to Avalon village and Palm Beach for cafés and services.

The community of 822 has a median age of 57 and is largely made up of couples, with couple families without children the largest group. Homes are mostly owner-occupied, about 91.4% owned outright or with a mortgage and 8.6% rented. Boating infrastructure is being progressed, including substantial dinghy storage at Clareville Beach (around 190 vertical spots and 16 kayak spots), additional storage at Old Wharf Reserve and a major refurbishment of Taylor’s Point Wharf. Whether Clareville suits you will depend on whether you want a quiet, maritime-focused suburb with close access to nearby village services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Clareville?

Accepted Answer

A house rent of about $1,500 a week in Clareville would take roughly 53.5% of a typical local household's weekly income, based on the ABS median household income of $2,802 a week as recorded at the most recent Census. That share of income is a large share by the usual measures.

If you're renting, that rent share is the figure that matters when judging cost here, and whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Clareville a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Clareville climbed a strong 45.5% over the past 12 months, while the rent those houses fetched fell sharply by 23.1% over the same period. For someone weighing Clareville up as an investment, the house value movement is the figure that speaks to capital growth, and the rent fall is the figure that matters if rental income is your priority; which of those matters more depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	45.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	118	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1500	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-23.1%	N/A

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