Cremorne - Cammeray

Cremorne - Cammeray is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Cremorne - Cammeray is approximately 19,914 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,009 people (5.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 18,905 residents. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,870 and 178 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The current population translates to a density of 6,146 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide, indicating that land here is a highly prized asset. The post-census expansion rate of 5.3% is within 0.6 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (5.9%), indicating strong regional competitiveness. The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.4% of the total population increase during the recent period.

Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For localities missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are applied to the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to align with the lowest national quartile, with an estimated addition of 447 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 2.0% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Cremorne - Cammeray recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Cremorne - Cammeray records approximately 34 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 173 residences approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 70 approvals registered so far in FY-26. With an average of 2 new residents per home entering the local market during those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction activity is well aligned with demand, fostering stable market conditions. The average valuation of these new builds is $822,000, indicating that development is oriented toward high-end residential options. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $4.5 million have been logged this financial year, pointing to the dominant residential nature of the locality.

Relative to Greater Sydney, building approvals per resident in Cremorne - Cammeray are 15.0% lower, placing the area in the 44th percentile of all national markets. This suggests limited choices for prospective buyers and supports demand for existing properties, even though building activity has risen lately. This construction rate is also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a mature market environment and potential development barriers. Recent residential construction is made up of 15.0% detached houses and 85.0% medium-to-high density housing like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on denser formats offers more accessible price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With roughly 380 residents for every building approval, Cremorne - Cammeray demonstrates the characteristics of a fully established market.

Long-term forecasts suggest Cremorne - Cammeray will add 403 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of building approvals, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this growth, ensuring favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population expansion to outpace current forecasts.

Cremorne - Cammeray has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and new developments are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 76 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the most significant projects include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, The Wycombe, and the Kirribilli to Cremorne Walking and Cycling Upgrades, with the relevant details for major projects outlined below.

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AreaSearch analysis places Cremorne - Cammeray well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

The workforce residing in Cremorne - Cammeray is characterized by high levels of education, with a notable concentration of residents employed in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and a 1.5% increase in total employment over the last year. In March 2026, there were 11,887 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 1.0% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly elevated at 71.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 65.6% of working residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

Local residents are predominantly employed in professional & technical services, financial & insurance services, and healthcare & social assistance. In particular, employment in professional & technical services is highly concentrated, running at 1.8 times the average representation across the broader region. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 4.6% of the workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 8.6%. Comparing the resident workforce to the local working population suggests that this largely residential area offers few local jobs.

AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 1.5% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader context for future demand in Cremorne - Cammeray. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Cremorne - Cammeray could see employment increases of 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population dynamics.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch analysis of the latest ATO postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 indicates that the Cremorne - Cammeray SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $84,173 and an average taxpayer income of $145,669. These figures represent exceptionally high levels nationally, compared to the respective Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the updated estimates for March 2026 are approximately $92,860 for the median and $160,702 for the average. Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank between the 93rd and 98th percentiles across the country. Income distribution data shows 35.5% of residents (7,069 individuals) earn more than $4000 weekly, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 30.9%. High-income earners are prominent, with 47.1% of households receiving more than $3,000 weekly, demonstrating substantial local spending power. Housing costs absorb 16.6% of income, but strong general earnings keep disposable income at the 92nd percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 10th decile for income.

Cremorne - Cammeray features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

According to the latest Census data, the housing mix in Cremorne - Cammeray consisted of 20.4% separate houses and 79.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, whereas the Sydney metropolitan average stood at 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was recorded at 31.6%, which is higher than the Sydney metro level, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.4%) or rented (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,238 was significantly higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $600 also exceeded the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage payments in Cremorne - Cammeray are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national average of $375.

Cremorne - Cammeray features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family units account for 60.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.1%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent households at 7.5%. The remaining 39.1% are non-family households, which are primarily lone-person households at 35.1% and group houses at 4.0%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the average of 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.

Cremorne - Cammeray demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Residents of Cremorne - Cammeray exhibit high educational qualifications, with 61.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW and Australian averages of 32.2% and 30.4% respectively. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 19.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 8.4%.

Participation in education is high in Cremorne - Cammeray, with 25.8% of the resident population currently enrolled in study. This group is composed of 8.1% in primary school, 6.2% in tertiary institutions, and 5.8% in high school.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport infrastructure in Cremorne - Cammeray includes 108 active bus and ferry stops. These stops are served by 91 distinct transit routes, which support a total of 12,004 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance from a residence to the nearest transport stop being 127 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 65%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 11%. The average rate of car ownership is 0.7 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 65.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Public transport services run at an average of 1,714 daily trips across the transit network, which represents about 111 weekly services per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate of the area.

Cremorne - Cammeray's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes in Cremorne - Cammeray are exceptionally strong, as indicated by low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic medical conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is very high, with approximately 85% of the population (16,906 people) having coverage, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.9% and 6.3% of the population respectively, while 75.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (4,090 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents in the area show strong health profiles, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader community.

Cremorne - Cammeray was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cultural diversity in Cremorne - Cammeray is higher than in most Australian suburbs, with 20.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.0% of local residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 1.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Cremorne - Cammeray are English at 26.7% of the population (compared to the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 18.4%, and Other ancestries at 11.4%. Some smaller ethnic groups show higher representation than the regional average, with French ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).

Cremorne - Cammeray's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Cremorne - Cammeray is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is notably larger than the Sydney average, making up 7.7% of the local population, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller at 9.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents in the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.9% to 7.7%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 7.9% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.3% to 12.7%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.4% to 9.2%. Demographic projections indicate the area's age structure will shift by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 141%, adding 774 people to reach 1,324 residents. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 99% of all population growth, while the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 are expected to decrease in size.