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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cremorne - Cammeray's population is around 19,802 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 897 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,905 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,669 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 169 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 6,111 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Cremorne - Cammeray's 4.7% growth since the census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 486 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.8% in total over the 17 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 recorded around 34 residential properties granted approval per year, with 173 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 251 so far in FY-26. As the area has experienced population decline, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $822,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne - Cammeray has 15.0% less new development (per person) and ranks in the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Cremorne - Cammeray shows a developed market.

Future projections show Cremorne - Cammeray adding 353 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 80 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment, and The Wycombe, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Cremorne - Cammeray has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,808 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 65.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. In contrast, construction employs just 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3% and the labour force increased by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cremorne - Cammeray. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cremorne - Cammeray's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23, the Cremorne - Cammeray SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $84,173 with the average level standing at $145,669. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $91,631 (median) and $158,575 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Cremorne - Cammeray, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 35.5% of the population (7,029 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, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd 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

Dwelling structure within Cremorne - Cammeray, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 20.4% houses and 79.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cremorne - Cammeray was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 31.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.4%) or rented (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,238, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Cremorne - Cammeray's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 60.9% of all households, comprising 24.1% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.1%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 4.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 61.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (8.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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% in secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 108 active transport stops operating within Cremorne - Cammeray, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 91 individual routes, collectively providing 12,004 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 127 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 65%, with 13% by bus and 11% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 65.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 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 demonstrates outstanding results across Cremorne - Cammeray, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 85% of the total population (16,811 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.9% and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 75.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,200 people), which is 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. The main religion in Cremorne - Cammeray is Christianity, which makes up 46.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cremorne - Cammeray are English, comprising 26.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 18.4% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Cremorne - Cammeray (vs 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

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

At 41 years, Cremorne - Cammeray's median age is significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 as well as somewhat older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (7.9% locally), while 15 - 24 year-olds are under-represented (9.8%). Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.9% to 7.9% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 14.8% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Cremorne - Cammeray's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 140%, adding 741 residents to reach 1,272. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 99% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts.