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 Nov 2025, Cammeray's population is estimated at around 7,422. This reflects an increase of 334 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,088. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,391 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 4,638 persons per square kilometer, placing Cammeray within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.7% growth since census is close to the SA4 region's 5.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. According to population projections moving forward, the suburb is expected to grow by 124 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cammeray averaged around 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 61 homes were approved, with 1 so far in FY-26. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $983,000, targeting the premium market segment. This financial year, $1.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. New development consists of 8.0% detached houses and 92.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently 25.0% houses.

At around 379 people per approval, Cammeray indicates a mature market. Population forecasts estimate Cammeray will gain 129 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, 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 that could affect this region. Notable projects include Amara Cremorne by Pathways, Cammeray Square (formerly Anzac Park Public School Site), The Pagewood St Leonards project, and the St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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While Cammeray retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.9%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cammeray has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 4,536 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is higher at 71.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. There is a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence with only 4.5% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force remained stable at 0.0%, while employment declined by 1.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Cammeray. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cammeray's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% 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 reports median taxpayer income in Cammeray was $83,929 and average income was $146,887 in financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Sydney's median at $56,994 and average at $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $94,512 and average income $165,409, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Cammeray rank between the 95th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates 37.2% of individuals earn over $4,000 annually, contrasting with surrounding areas where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - $2,999. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 48.9% of households, driving consumer spending. Housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. Cammeray'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 per the latest Census, consisted of 24.8% houses and 75.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cammeray stood at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.6% and rented ones at 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $0 and $0. Nationally, Cammeray's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cammeray features high concentrations of lone person households, with a median household size of 2.2 people

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households making up 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people.

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 Cammeray is notably high, with 61.4% of residents aged 15 years and above having university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.2% for New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational pathways account for 18.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 8.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education. Cammeray Public School and Anzac Park Public School serve a total of 1,437 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1160, indicating high advantage nationally. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. There are 19.4 school places per 100 residents, reflecting strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Cammeray has 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are 37 different bus routes serving these stops, offering a total of 1,905 weekly passenger trips combined. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 137 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 272 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 95 weekly trips per individual bus stop.

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

Cammeray shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 85% of the total population (6,285 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.4% and 6.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments, contrasting with 0% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 17.5% of Cammeray's residents are aged 65 and over (1,298 people). Health outcomes among seniors align closely with the general population's health profile.

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

Cammeray's population, as of a study conducted in 2016, showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. 18.0% spoke languages other than English at home, while 33.1% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 46.4%.

Judaism, however, was notably overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to none across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (26.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed significant divergence: Hungarians comprised 0.5% (vs none regionally), Polish 1.2%, and French 0.9%.

Cammeray's median age exceeds the national pattern

Cammeray has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Cammeray at 14.5%, while the 15-24 year-olds are under-represented at 8.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 7.2% to 8.8%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.1% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 17.6% to 16.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Cammeray's age profile will significantly change. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 213 people (44%), growing from 482 to 696. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.