Cammeray

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

As of Feb 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of Cammeray at around 7,493, reflecting a growth of 405 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 5.7% change from the previous population count of 7,088. The current resident population estimate of 7,438 by AreaSearch is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of additional 45 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,683 persons per square kilometer, placing Cammeray within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.7% since the census is comparable to its SA4 region's growth of 5.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch projects future population dynamics using 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 utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 130 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 1.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cammeray, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Cammeray has received around 15 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Approximately 75 homes were approved between FY21-FY25, with 61 approved in FY26 so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $967,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Commercial approvals this financial year totaled $1.6 million, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Detached houses comprise 7.0% of new developments, with attached dwellings making up 93.0%. This shift towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, reflecting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Cammeray has a low density characteristic, with around 336 people per dwelling approval. AreaSearch estimates project an increase of 75 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Cammeray has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Cammeray Square (formerly Anzac Park Public School Site), The Pagewood St Leonards development, St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower, and Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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

Cammeray has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly prominent. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate was 3.7%.

Over the past year, employment remained relatively stable according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In December 2025, 4,440 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 74.6%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion of residents, 67.3%, worked from home according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The leading employment industries were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical services had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. In contrast, construction employed only 4.5% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force grew by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Cammeray. Applying these projections to Cammeray's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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 released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Cammeray had a median taxpayer income of $83,926 and an average income of $146,840. These figures place Cammeray in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Cammeray would be approximately $91,362 (median) and $159,850 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cammeray rank highly nationally, with household income at the 98th percentile, family income at the 97th percentile, and personal income at the 96th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 37.2% of residents earn $4,000 or more weekly, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial 48.9% of Cammeray residents exceed $3,000 weekly earnings. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Cammeray features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cammeray's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 24.8% houses and 75.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cammeray was at 29.5%, similar to Sydney metro's level, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (28.6%) or rented (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cammeray was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Cammeray was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cammeray's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cammeray features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 64.5% of all households, including 27.1% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Cammeray demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Cammeray's residents aged 15+ have a high educational attainment, with 61.4% holding university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 18.8%, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (8.3%). Educational participation is notable, with 27.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

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

Cammeray has 30 active public transport stops, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by 37 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,904 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 136 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 69% of residents, while 14% walk and 10% use buses. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling in Cammeray, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 67.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 272 trips per day, equating to approximately 63 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cammeray's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cammeray's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 85% of the total population (6,344 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.4%) and mental health issues (6.6%), while 75.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.

Cammeray has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,378 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cammeray was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cammeray's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 18.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cammeray, making up 46.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Cammeray compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.3% versus 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (10.7%). While English and Australian ancestry were higher than regional averages, Other ancestry was lower. Hungarian, Polish, and French ethnicities were notably overrepresented in Cammeray compared to regional averages: Hungarian at 0.5% versus 0.3%, Polish at 1.2% versus 0.6%, and French at 0.9% versus 0.5%.

Cammeray's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Cammeray has a median age of 40, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Cammeray at 14.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.0% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.2% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group declined from 17.6% to 16.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.3% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cammeray's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 203 people (129%), from 157 to 361. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 96% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.