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

Cremorne - Cammeray's population is approximately 19,802 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 897 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,905. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,669 in June 2024 and an additional 169 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,111 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne - Cammeray in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.7% growth since the census is within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's 5.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Cremorne - Cammeray.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Cremorne - Cammeray is expected to grow by 486 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 1.8% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cremorne - Cammeray, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Cremorne-Cammeray has recorded approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25173 homes were approved, with a further 250 approved in FY26 as of now. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $822,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In terms of commercial development, $4.5 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting limited focus in this area compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne-Cammeray has 15.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 44th percentile nationally, indicating more limited choices for buyers but supporting demand for existing dwellings. Building activity has accelerated recently, with 85.0% of recent construction being medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The population per dwelling approval is around 377, suggesting a developed market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cremorne-Cammeray is projected to add 353 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cremorne - Cammeray has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment, and The Wycombe. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Cremorne - Cammeray demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Cremorne - Cammeray has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%. As of September 2025, there are 11,812 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate.

Workforce participation stands at 72.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 65.6% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Construction employs just 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Cremorne - Cammeray's labour force increased by 0.5%, while employment decreased by 0.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Cremorne - Cammeray's employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Cremorne - Cammeray SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $84,173 and an average income of $145,669. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cremorne - Cammeray would be approximately $91,631 (median) and $158,575 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Cremorne - Cammeray rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows 35.5% of the population earns $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. High earners are prevalent, with 47.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power. Housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Cremorne-Cammeray's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 20.4% houses and 79.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne-Cammeray stood at 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented ones at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,238, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Cremorne-Cammeray was $600, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.9% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.1%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Cremorne-Cammeray is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.0% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 8.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 6.2% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Cremorne - Cammeray reveals that there are 108 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops consist of a mix of ferry and bus services. In total, these stops are serviced by 91 individual routes which provide collectively 12,004 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport in this primarily residential area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 127 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward from Cremorne - Cammeray, with car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 65%. This is followed by bus at 13% and walking at 11%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in the area is 0.7, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 65.6%. This may reflect the conditions brought about by COVID-19. The service frequency averages 1,714 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 111 weekly trips per individual stop. An accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Cremorne - Cammeray, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Very low prevalence of common health conditions is reported across all age groups. Private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 85% of the total population (16,811 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. As of September 2021, 21.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,200 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Cremorne-Cammeray has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Cremorne-Cammeray, comprising 1.4% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French is overrepresented at 1.1%, Russian at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.5%.

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

Cremorne - Cammeray's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Cremorne - Cammeray at 7.9%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.9% to 7.9% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 7.9% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 14.8%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cremorne - Cammeray's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 140%, adding 741 residents to reach a total of 1,272. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 99% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups.