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 is approximately 19,774 as of Nov 2025. This figure represents an increase of 869 people from the 2021 Census total of 18,905. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 19,669 in June 2024 and an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 6,103 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne - Cammeray in the top 10% nationally for AreaSearch assessments. The area's 4.6% growth since census compares favorably with its SA4 region (5.4%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall 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 are used, 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. Future population growth is anticipated to be around 486 persons by 2041, representing an increase of approximately 1.9% over the 17-year period based on current numbers.

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 approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25173 homes were granted approval, with a further 8 approved in FY-26 to date. This area has experienced population decline, indicating that new supply may be meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average expected construction cost of new properties is $822,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market. In FY-26, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne - Cammeray has 15.0% less new development per person. Nationally, it ranks at the 45th percentile for areas assessed, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

Recent construction consists of 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Cremorne - Cammeray indicates a developed market. Future projections suggest an addition of 381 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 80 projects likely impacting the area. Notable initiatives include Amara Cremorne by Pathways, Palmaria, Eleve Cremorne, and Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment. The following details projects likely 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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%.

As of June 2025, there are 12,047 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 69.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. 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, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The area offers limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.1%, while employment dropped 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%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase in employment 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Cremorne - Cammeray had a median income among taxpayers of $81,074 and an average income of $146,666. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $91,297 (median) and $165,161 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Cremorne - Cammeray, between the 94th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 35.5% of the population falls 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, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 93rd 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

Dwelling structure in Cremorne - Cammeray, evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 20.4% houses and 79.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne - Cammeray was 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented dwellings 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 was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Cremorne - Cammeray's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,238 compared to 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 account for 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 constitute 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 aligns with 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 exceeds national and state averages. 61.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled; 8.1% in primary, 6.2% in tertiary, and 5.8% in secondary education. Cremorne-Cammeray's schools have a combined enrollment of 2,344 students. The area's ICSEA score is 1181, indicating high educational advantage. There are 1 primary school and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (11.9) are below the regional average (19.2). Some students may attend schools in nearby areas. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, refer to their parent campus.

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

The analysis shows that Cremorne - Cammeray has 69 active public transport stops. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. The area is served by 91 individual routes in total.

Collectively, these routes provide 10,367 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 128 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,481 trips per day across all routes. This equates 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 are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9% and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.0%, report being completely free of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.2%. As of 4th June 2021, 20.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,031 people). Health outcomes among seniors in this area are notably 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 population 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 the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 1.4% compared to 1.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French is equally represented at 1.1%, Russian is slightly higher at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, and Hungarian is marginally higher at 0.5%.

Cremorne - Cammeray's median age exceeds the national pattern

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