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 (NSW) had an estimated population of around 11,868 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 605 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,263 people, a growth of 5.4%. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 11,794, 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 resulted in a population density ratio of 7,236 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.4% since the census was within 0.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 5.6%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Cremorne.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, lower quartile growth was anticipated nationally, with the suburb expected to increase by 306 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 1.8% 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 five financial years ending 30 June 2021. This totals an estimated 118 homes. As of 17 March 2026170 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Cremorne's population has declined during this period, suggesting new supply is keeping up with demand and offering good choice to buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,071,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $2.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting Cremorne's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cremorne maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, development activity has picked up recently, though it remains below the national average, indicating Cremorne's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Cremorne reflects a low density area with around 313 people per approval. Looking ahead, Cremorne is expected to grow by 216 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate (as of 17 March 2026). 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 identified 34 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, The Wycombe, and Cammeray Golf Club Redevelopment. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The labour market in Cremorne demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Cremorne has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 7,210 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Cremorne is 73.1%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 64.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (55.7%), finance & insurance (12.4%), and health care & social assistance (9.3%) sectors. Cremorne has a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 4.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities due to its predominantly residential nature. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Cremorne's labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment decreased by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.4%, with an unemployment rate increase of only 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Cremorne's employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Cremorne had a median income among taxpayers of $78,411 with the average level standing at $141,849. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the Greater Sydney levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $85,358 (median) and $154,417 (average). From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Cremorne rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 32.8% of residents (3,892 people), unlike the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners, at 44.6% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 87th percentile and 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

In Cremorne, as per the latest Census evaluation, 17.1% were houses while 82.9% consisted of other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cremorne was higher at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.9% and rented ones at 45.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cremorne was $3,200, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Cremorne was $600, substantially above the Sydney metro figure of $470 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, which is 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 educational attainment notably exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 60.6% possess university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 38.9%, 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% currently enrolled in formal education: 7.4% in primary, 6.4% in tertiary, 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 area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 127 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary 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, 64.8%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,182 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 83% of the total population (9,817 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 75.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Cremorne has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,516 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cremorne, accounting for 45.2%. Notably, Judaism comprised 1.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.9%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (12.4%). French (1.1% vs regional 0.5%), Russian (0.9% vs 0.4%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Cremorne compared to the region.

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 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Comparing Cremorne's demographics with Greater Sydney's average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented at 7.9%, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 8.4%. Since 2021, Cremorne's 75-84 age group has grown from 5.9% to 7.9% of its population, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 8.2% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has declined from 17.0% to 15.6%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 13.5% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Cremorne's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 474 people (143%), from 332 to 807. 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 45-54 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.