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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Cremorne (NSW) is around 11,929. This figure reflects an increase of 666 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,263. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 11,901, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), and an additional 140 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,273 persons per square kilometer, placing Cremorne in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 5.9% growth since the census is within 0.3 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

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 years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, the area is anticipated to increase by 299 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 2.3% over the 16 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 had around 23 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 119 homes. As of FY-26215 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, new supply appears to be keeping up with demand, offering good choice for buyers. The average value of new dwellings is $1,071,000, indicating developers are targeting 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. Despite this, the area remains under the national average for new building activity, indicating its established nature and potential planning limitations. Current development shows 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Cremorne reflects a low density area with around 309 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Cremorne to grow by 271 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 33 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Palmaria, Amara Residences Cremorne by Pathways, The Wycombe, and Kirribilli to Cremorne Walking and Cycling Upgrades. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Cremorne's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over that year was estimated at 0.5%.

As of December 2025, Cremorne had 7,224 residents employed and an unemployment rate of 0.6%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cremorne was 72.0%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. 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%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Cremorne's employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% during the same period. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cremorne's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Cremorne suburb had a median taxpayer income of $78,411 and an average level of $141,849. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from July 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income is approximately $86,503 and average income is around $156,488 as of March 2026. From the Census conducted in August 2021, Cremorne's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 32.8% of residents (3,912 people), unlike the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (44.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in Cremorne. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but 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

In Cremorne, as per the latest Census, 17.1% of dwellings were houses while 82.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 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's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Cremorne was $600, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Cremorne's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents were 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 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 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, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 38.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 19.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 8.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 60 different routes, offering a total of 8,277 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents living an average of 127 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 61%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 12%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, with 64.8% doing so (this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions). The service frequency averages 1,182 trips daily across all routes, translating 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 according to 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 Cremorne's total population (9,867 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Cremorne 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 Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Cremorne has 20.7% of its population aged 65 and over (2,469 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Cremorne 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 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, accounting for 45.2%. Notably, Judaism is more prevalent here than in Greater Sydney, comprising 1.5% compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (25.9%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (12.4%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation: French at 1.1% (regional average is 0.5%), Russian at 0.9% (vs regional 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs regional 0.3%).

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. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Cremorne has an over-representation of the 75-84 age group (7.8%) and an under-representation of the 5-14 age group (8.3%). Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.9% to 7.8%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.5% to 12.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 9.4% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Cremorne's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 497 people (144%), from 345 to 843. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting Cremorne's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.