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

The estimated population of Cammeray as of May 2026 is around 7,514 people. This figure reflects a growth of 426 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,088 people. AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and additional validated new addresses indicates an estimated resident population of 7,497 for Cammeray. This results in a population density ratio of 4,696 persons per square kilometer, placing Cammeray within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving the suburb's growth rate of 6%, which exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 5.9%. AreaSearch adopts 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 the years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Cammeray is expected to grow by 107 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.2% in total over the 16-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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Cammeray averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 75 homes were approved, with another 72 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.1 new residents arrived per new home.

New construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations. The average value of new properties being constructed is $967,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, $1.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. New development consists of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% 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 at 25.0% houses. Cammeray reflects a low density area with around 337 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Cammeray will gain 90 residents through to 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

In total, 30 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact the area. These include The Pagewood St Leonards project, the St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower, Fiveways Crows Nest by Deicorp, and Airena St Leonards. Below is a list detailing those considered most relevant.

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

Cammeray has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. Employment stability has been relatively consistent over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 4,400 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cammeray is 73.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 67.3% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Construction has limited presence with 4.5% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period, ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, while labour force grew by 0.9%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. 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 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 indicates Cammeray had a median income among taxpayers of $83,926 and an average income of $146,840. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Sydney's median and average incomes being $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $92,587 (median) and $161,994 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Cammeray rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution data reveals that 37.2% of individuals earn over $4000, contrasting with surrounding regions where the $1500 - $2999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident as 48.9% of households achieve high weekly earnings exceeding $3000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 24.8% houses and 75.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cammeray was at 29.5%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Dwellings were also either mortgaged (28.6%) or rented (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 lower-than-average median household size

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 account for 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, 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 educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.4% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. The area's most common university qualifications are bachelor degrees (39.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 18.8%, 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.

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 are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 1,904 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 136 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 69% of residents, followed by walking at 14% and buses at 10%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 0.8, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 67.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 272 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 63 weekly trips per 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, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence (very low across all age groups). Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 85% of the total population (6,362 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.4%) and mental health issues (6.6%).

A higher proportion of residents, 75.4%, report being completely clear of medical ailments than in Greater Sydney (74.6%). Cammeray has a larger senior population aged 65 and over at 17.9% (1,345 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population nationally.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 18.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. The predominant religion in Cammeray is Christianity, comprising 46.4% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 1.3% compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (10.7%). Notably, Hungarian, Polish, and French ethnicities are also overrepresented in Cammeray compared to regional averages.

Cammeray's population is slightly older than 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. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Cammeray has an over-representation of the 45-54 cohort at 13.8%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group increased from 7.2% to 8.9%, and the 75-84 cohort grew from 5.1% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cammeray's age profile. The 85+ age group is projected to increase dramatically by 217 people (138%), from 157 to 375. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.