Cremorne (NSW)

Cremorne 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Cremorne's population is estimated at around 11,868 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 605 people (5.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,263 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 11,794 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 130 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7,236 persons per square kilometer, which places Cremorne within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Cremorne's growth rate of 5.4% since census is close to that of its SA3 area (5.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 uses 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. Looking ahead, population projections indicate lower quartile growth for national areas. The suburb is expected to increase by 332 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 2.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Cremorne has seen around 23 new homes approved each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 119 homes. So far in FY-26169 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average value of $1,071,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $2.9 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting Cremorne's residential character. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cremorne maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns. However, development activity has picked up recently, though it remains under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% medium and high-density housing, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Cremorne reflects a low density area with around 309 people per approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cremorne is expected to grow by 258 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, The Wycombe, and Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment. Below is a list detailing those likely most relevant.

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

Cremorne has a highly educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of an unspecified date. Over the past year, employment remained relatively stable.

As of December 2025, 7,205 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 72.6%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 64.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Construction employment is underrepresented at 4.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on resident population vs working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force grew by 1.2%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cremorne's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Cremorne suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $78,411 with average income standing at $141,849. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current median income is approximately $85,358 and average income is around $154,417. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Cremorne rank highly nationally, between 90th to 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows that majority of residents (32.8%, or 3,892 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, differing from the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is prevalent at 30.9%. A significant proportion of high earners (44.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, however, strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Cremorne's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.1% houses and 82.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.9% and rented ones at 45.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Cremorne was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cremorne's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 58.1% of all households, including 22.4% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.9%, with lone person households at 37.0% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Cremorne's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than Australia and New South Wales (NSW). Specifically, 60.6% of Cremorne residents hold such qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is largely due to bachelor degrees, which are held by 38.9% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 19.9%, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 8.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.4% in primary education, 6.4% in tertiary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Cremorne has 57 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 60 different routes that together facilitate 8,277 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 127 meters from the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards due to Cremorne's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the most popular mode of transport at 61%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 12%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 64.8%, work from home. This figure may reflect the conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, there are 1,182 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 145 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Cremorne's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 83% of Cremorne's total population (9,817 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.7 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 75.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Cremorne has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,516 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Cremorne are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Cremorne 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's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cremorne, comprising 45.2%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.5% of Cremorne's population versus 0.8%.

The top three parental ancestry groups are English (25.9%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (12.4%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French (1.1% vs regional 0.5%), Russian (0.9% vs 0.4%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) are notably overrepresented in Cremorne.

Cremorne's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Cremorne has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, Cremorne has an over-representation of the 75-84 age group (7.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 5-14 year-olds (8.4%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.9% to 7.9%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort declined from 17.0% to 15.6%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 13.5% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Cremorne's age profile will significantly change. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 483 people (146%) from 332 to 816. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting Cremorne's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.