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 around 19,914 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,009 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,905 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,870 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 178 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,146 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Cremorne - Cammeray's growth rate of 5.3% since census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 76.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated. The area is expected to grow by 447 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.0% in total over the 16 years.

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 seen approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 173 homes were approved, with another 309 approved in FY26 so far. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $822,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. This year, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to residential. Nationally, Cremorne-Cammeray ranks in the 44th percentile for new development and has 15% less per capita than Greater Sydney, offering fewer choices for buyers but supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 15% standalone homes and 85% medium-high density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 377 people per dwelling approval, the area shows a developed market.

Future projections estimate Cremorne-Cammeray to add 403 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 46thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 76 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, The Wycombe, and Kirribilli to Cremorne Walking and Cycling Upgrades. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Cremorne - Cammeray shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Cremorne-Cammeray has an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. In this period, 11,808 residents were employed and the participation rate was 71.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

According to Census responses, 65.6% of residents worked from home in 2025, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The area's employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Construction employs only 4.6% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force grew by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points.

By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Cremorne-Cammeray's employment could increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its 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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Cremorne - Cammeray SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $84,173 and an average level 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 of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cremorne - Cammeray would be approximately $92,860 (median) and $160,702 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Cremorne - Cammeray rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 35.5% of the population (7,069 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the regional leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. Higher earners are prevalent, with 47.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power in the community. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.6% of income, disposable income ranks at the 92nd percentile nationally, and 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), compared to 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Cremorne - Cammeray was $600, compared to 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 making up 11.1% and certificates 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

Cremorne - Cammeray has 108 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 91 individual routes, providing 12,004 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 127 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 65%, followed by bus at 13% and walking at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 65.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,714 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 111 weekly trips per individual stop. The map accompanies 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

Cremorne - Cammeray shows exceptional health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 85% of the total population (16,906 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, 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. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (4,090 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are 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 residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cremorne-Cammeray, accounting for 46.0%. However, Judaism is more prevalent here than in Greater Sydney, comprising 1.4% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Notably, French (1.1%) Russian (0.8%), and Hungarian (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.3% respectively.

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 age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Cremorne-Cammeray at 7.7%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.9% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 14.3% to 12.7%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 10.4% to 9.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Cremorne-Cammeray's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 141%, adding 774 residents to reach 1,324. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 99% of the population growth, while the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decline in population.