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 around 19,771 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 866 people 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 level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,102 persons per square kilometer. Cremorne - Cammeray's growth rate of 4.6% since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.4%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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 population numbers, with an increase of 1.9% 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 seen approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25173 homes were approved, with a further 8 approved so far in FY-26. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average expected construction cost of new properties is $1,071,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In terms of commercial development, $4.5 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting limited focus in this area compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne - Cammeray has 15.0% 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 comprises 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 good 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Amara Cremorne by Pathways, Palmaria, Eleve Cremorne, and Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment. The following list 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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%.

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

The area offers limited employment opportunities locally, indicated by Census data showing fewer working residents than residents overall. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Cremorne-Cammeray's labour force decreased by 0.1%, employment decreased by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cremorne-Cammeray's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high 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, current estimates for Cremorne - Cammeray would be approximately $91,297 (median) and $165,161 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Cremorne - Cammeray rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution 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%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated, with 47.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings 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, as per the latest Census, comprised 20.4% houses and 79.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 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 was $3,238, above Sydney metro's average of $3,085. Median weekly rent in Cremorne-Cammeray was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, 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 account for 60.9% of all households, including 24.1% composed of couples with children, 28.1% consisting of couples without children, and 7.5% made up of 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 corresponds to 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 above holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. 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 among those aged 15 years and above, 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. Cremorne-Cammeray's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,344 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates high educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1181, indicating that local schools are among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes one primary school and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (11.9) fall below the regional average (19.2), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 in total.

They provide 10,367 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically living 128 meters from the nearest stop. Services run an average of 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

Cremorne-Cammeray shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Approximately 86% of its total population (16,923) has private health cover, significantly higher than 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. About 75.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, comparable to Greater Sydney's 75.2%. As of 2016, 20.4% of the population (4,031 people) is aged 65 and over. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming general population 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's population is more linguistically diverse than most local areas, with 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 36.8% of residents were born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cremorne-Cammeray, practiced by 46.0%.

Notably, Judaism's representation stands at 1.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 1.0%. For ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.7%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnicities show significant differences: French is equally represented locally (1.1%) as regionally; Russian is slightly more prevalent at 0.8% compared to 0.7%; Hungarian, too, is more common at 0.5% versus 0.4%.

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 slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne - Cammeray has a notably higher proportion of the 65-74 cohort (10.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.6%). Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 7.9% to 9.6%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 5.9% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 group fell 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.