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 19,774 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 869 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,905. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,669 in June 2024 and an additional 170 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 6,103 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne - Cammeray within the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.6% since census is close to the SA4 region's 5.4%, indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.9% of population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Cremorne - Cammeray is projected to grow by 486 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 1.9% 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 8 approved in FY26 as of current data. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good buying choices for consumers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $1,071,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development emphasis compared to residential. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cremorne-Cammeray has 15.0% less new development per capita and ranks at the 44th percentile nationally for assessed areas, offering more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Recent construction comprises 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Cremorne-Cammeray exhibits a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 381 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cremorne - Cammeray has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 80 projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Amara Cremorne by Pathways, Palmaria, Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment, and The Wycombe. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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While Cremorne - Cammeray retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.7%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cremorne-Cammeray has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.7%.

In this month, 12,047 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The area has a workforce participation rate of 69.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among locals 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%.

The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population with resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Cremorne-Cammeray's labour force decreased by 0.1% while employment decreased by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourable to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cremorne-Cammeray's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Cremorne - Cammeray SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $81,074 and an average income of $146,666. These figures are exceptionally high nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $91,297 (median) and $165,161 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Cremorne - Cammeray, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 35.5% of the population (7,019 individuals) fall within the $4000+ range, contrasting with the region's leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 47.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile. 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

In Cremorne - Cammeray, as per the latest Census evaluation, 20.4% of dwellings were houses while 79.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne - Cammeray stood at 31.6%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented ones at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,238, higher than the Sydney metro average of $3,085. The median weekly rent was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney's $582. Nationally, Cremorne - Cammeray's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,238 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cremorne - Cammeray features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 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, matching the Greater Sydney average.

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 high, with 61.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and state (NSW) averages (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, 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

Cremorne - Cammeray has 69 active public transport stops. These are a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 91 individual routes operating from these stops, collectively providing 10,367 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 128 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,481 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 150 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 in Cremorne - Cammeray with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (16,926 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.2%. As of 2021, approximately 20.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,031 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Cremorne - Cammeray are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cremorne-Cammeray, accounting for 46.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.4% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: French (1.1% vs regional 1.1%), Russian (0.8% vs 0.7%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.4%) are overrepresented in Cremorne-Cammeray compared to the region.

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 somewhat older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Cremorne-Cammeray at 10.5% locally, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 7.9% to 9.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.9% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 15.0%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cremorne-Cammeray's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 85+ cohort showing the strongest projected growth of 163%, adding 787 residents to reach 1,272. The demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 96% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 45-54 age cohorts.