Cremorne - Cammeray
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was approximately 19,771 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 866 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,905. The rise is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 19,669 in June 2024 and an additional 169 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 6,102 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne-Cammeray among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.6% growth since the census is close to the SA4 region's 5.4%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.9% of population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. By 2041, Cremorne-Cammeray is projected to grow by 486 persons, an increase of approximately 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 seen approximately 55 residential properties approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS covers financial years, showing 278 homes approved in the past five years (FY-20 to FY-25), with four more recorded so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost for new properties is $1,071,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment.

This financial year, $4.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne-Cammeray has 16.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 45th percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers but supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction consists of 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% medium to high-density housing, creating 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 indicate Cremorne-Cammeray adding 384 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cremorne - Cammeray has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 75 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Amara Cremorne by Pathways, Palmaria, Eleve Cremorne, and The Wycombe. The following 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 the technology sector well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%.

As of June 2025, 12,047 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 69.3%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Construction employs only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Cremorne - Cammeray's labour force decreased by 0.1%, while employment fell by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rise by 0.3%. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, favourable to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cremorne - Cammeray's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.6%% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Cremorne - Cammeray had a median income among taxpayers of $81,074 and an average level of $146,666. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $89,668 (median) and $162,213 (average) as of March 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Cremorne - Cammeray rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 98th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 35.5% of the population (7,018 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 47.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 93rd percentile 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 20.4% houses and 79.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differs from Sydney metro's figures of 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne-Cammeray was 31.6%, similar to Sydney metro, 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 Sydney metro's average of $3,085. Median weekly rent in Cremorne-Cammeray was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Cremorne-Cammeray's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which matches 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 significantly exceeds national averages. As of 2016, 61.0% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways accounted for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 11.1% and certificates 8.4%.

Educational participation was high, with 25.8% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.1% in primary education, 6.2% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education. The three schools in Cremorne-Cammeray had a combined enrollment of 2,344 students in 2017. These schools demonstrated high educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1181, placing them among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix included one primary school and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents were lower than the regional average at 11.9 compared to 19.2, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 69 active stops operating within Cremorne-Cammeray. These include both ferry and bus services. There are 91 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 10,367 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility with an average distance of 128 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,481 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 exceptional results in Cremorne - Cammeray, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 86% of the total population (16,923 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.9 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant proportion of residents, 75.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.2%. The area has a notable elderly population, with 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (4,031 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Cremorne - Cammeray are particularly strong, outperforming those of 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, making up 46.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism is more prevalent here at 1.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 1.0%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French (1.1% vs regional 1.1%), Russian (0.8% vs regional 0.7%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%) are notably overrepresented in Cremorne-Cammeray.

Cremorne - Cammeray's median age exceeds the national pattern

Cremorne - Cammeray's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Cremorne - Cammeray at 10.5%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 15-24 year-olds are under-represented at 9.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 7.9% to 9.6%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.9% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group declined from 16.3% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 14.3% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cremorne - Cammeray's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 163%, adding 787 residents to reach 1,272. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 96% of the anticipated growth, while population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 45-54 age groups.