Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Cromer (NSW) has an estimated 8,406 residents, up 4.7% since the 2021 Census, with 42 projects tracked in the area around Cromer (NSW).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 15 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Cromer (NSW) presents an affluent, well-educated residential community characterised by an above-average household size and family-oriented living, comprised largely of couples with children alongside a notable proportion of 15 to 24yo residents and an elevated proportion 85 and over. As of the latest population estimate date of Aug 2026, the suburb of Cromer (NSW) has an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) estimated at around 8,406, reflecting moderate expansion patterns with an increase of 376 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,030 people, based on yearly SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address file updates.
Property sales activity remains relatively low compared to population size, while significant planned infrastructure and major project spending are slated to support local performance and ongoing demand.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 7,154 in 2006 and 8,404 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 8,406 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 15%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 28.9%.
Cromer (NSW) ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for income and the 83rd for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Cromer (NSW) is $981 a week, up 8.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 24% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.2%.
24% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $984 in 2017, $1,418 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $654 in 2017, $934 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Northcott Road, Cromer NSW 2099 | $2,875,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Woodward Street, Cromer NSW 2099 | $2,250,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Villiers Place, Cromer NSW 2099 | $1,690,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7/33 Truman Avenue, Cromer NSW 2099 | $1,420,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 8 Boylson Place, Cromer NSW 2099 | $3,150,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Woodward Street, Cromer NSW 2099 | $2,210,000 | 1 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 38 Tennyson Road, Cromer NSW 2099 | $3,175,000 | 24 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 20 Dorothy Street, Cromer NSW 2099 | $2,660,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Foveaux Place, Cromer NSW 2099 | $2,115,000 | 20 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 53 Toronto Avenue, Cromer NSW 2099 | $3,000,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 46 residential sales recorded since 7 Apr 2026 (the latest settled 14 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 46, houses and units together, was $2,312,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $981 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.32m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $995k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $2,312,500 | Median of the 46 most recent residential sales, settled 7 Apr 2026 to 14 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,418 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -2.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $934 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Warringah | $880 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Warringah, over 12 months | +5.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches | $960 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 66 tracked applications: 35 approved, 10 under assessment, 21 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 42 projects in and around Cromer (NSW), 11 of them under construction.
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with…
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with…
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on…
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and…
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy.
Council-identified potential opportunity site for future mixed-use development, including ground-floor retail and residential apartments…
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel.
$6 million NSW Government funded upgrades to three parks (Brick Pit, Akora, and Rabbett Reserves) as part of Frenchs Forest Town Centre…
Four-storey mixed-use development featuring 9 luxury apartments (5 three-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom) on upper three levels with…
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full…
Luxury coastal apartment development featuring 126 apartments across 3 buildings (4 storeys each) - East Hampton, Hampton Bay and Seacliff.
NSW Government's legislated reforms, effective February 2025, encouraging higher-density housing (townhouses, terraces, small apartment…
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Estimated completion year of the 13 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 5, 2027 3, 2028 0, 2029 0, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 10 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 66 substantial development applications lodged in and around Cromer (NSW) over the past 5 years, 44 in the last 12 months; 10 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 7, 2023 3, 2024 7, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 43.
Key application 68 Toronto Avenue, Cromer Aged Care | $9.2m | 10 dwellings Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 66 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 44 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 16th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 12 | ABS building approvals | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 35 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 10 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Cromer include: Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen) (Construction); Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer (Under Assessment); Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements (Approved); Casa Delmar (Construction); and Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Cromer spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
The suburb of Cromer ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Cromer recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Cromer area has seen 31 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Cromer's current population of 8,406 has been supported by 12 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Cromer has seen 1.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 539 people in the suburb of Cromer, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Cromer's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 12, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Cromer has grown by approximately 324 people, while 58 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 5.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Cromer reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,406 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,357 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,030 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 376 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.20 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Cromer was estimated to be approximately 8,406 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 8,404 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of cromer has added approximately 376 people and shown a 4.68% increase from the 8,030 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Cromer is estimated at 1,356 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Cromer has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Cromer is driven by: Overseas migration (77.0%), Natural increase (23.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 77.0% of overall population gains.
Cromer's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 41 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Cromer at 41 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 41 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Cromer is 4 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Cromer compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 85+ group, making up 4.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Cromer compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Cromer show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (4.9% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.6% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.7% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.7% of the population in the suburb of Cromer as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 19.7% of the population in the suburb of Cromer as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 87% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,209 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $95,712 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,483 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $949 | 2021 Census, weekly | 73rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 42.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,874 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Cromer is approximately $72,561. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,209.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Cromer is approximately $101,818. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $95,712.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Cromer is approximately $72,561 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,209 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Cromer is approximately $101,818 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $95,712 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Cromer's households (~28.9% / 761 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Cromer is the $4000+ group, representing about 28.9% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Cromer is $2,483/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Cromer is $2,874/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Cromer is $949/wk.
The suburb of Cromer's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Cromer's median income among taxpayers is $68,209 and the average income stands at $95,712, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $72,561 (median) and $101,818 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Cromer is $8,895 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of cromer's disposable income is $8,895 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Cromer has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 66.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,424 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,631 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,605 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Cromer has approximately 4,424 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Cromer stands at 3.9%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Cromer is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (12.6% of employment), construction (12.3%), and professional & technical (11.1%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Cromer has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Cromer is 66.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The suburb of cromer shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 12.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of cromer's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Cromer shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 21.9% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 30.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 22.5% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 33.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
30.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Cromer have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
33.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Cromer have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of cromer ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Cromer are: Certificate (22.5%), Bachelor Degree (21.9%), Advanced Diploma (13.6%).
31.3% of the population in the suburb of Cromer is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.7% in primary school, 10.0% in secondary school, 4.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Cromer is 1069, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Cromer, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,641 students.
The suburb of cromer includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
Cromer features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.6% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 22.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,633 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,756 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 78.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Cromer had 2,633 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.7% to an estimated 2,756 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Cromer is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 78.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.4%), group households (1.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,075 family households, couples with children account for 46.6% of all households, couples without children at home 22.3%, and single parent families 9.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Cromer shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 78.8% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Cromer have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 53.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.1% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.4% of all households in the suburb of Cromer, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.6% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cromer was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 86.5% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.7% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 74.6% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
Cromer was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 13.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.4% born overseas.
The main religion in Cromer was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.9% of people in Cromer. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cromer are English, comprising 29.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 25.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Other, comprising 7.7% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Cromer (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
25.4% of the suburb of Cromer population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
13.5% of the population in the suburb of Cromer speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.9% of the suburb of Cromer population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
89.7% of the suburb of Cromer population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Cromer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 16.1% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 39.0% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 78.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,142 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 97th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.9% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $650 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 26.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 87th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Cromer, 39.0% of homes are owned outright, 44.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 16.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 78.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Cromer are houses.
In the suburb of Cromer, 9.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Cromer stands at 39.0%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Cromer is $3,142, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Cromer is $1,864, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Cromer, households with mortgages typically spend 29.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 26.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Cromer is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Cromer shows mortgage holders spending 29.2% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 26.2% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Cromer consists of 78.5% detached houses, 12.4% semi-detached dwellings, 9.1% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Cromer consumes approximately 17.3% of median household income ($10,751 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Cromer show attached dwellings contributing 62% of approvals compared to 22% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 38% of applications versus 78% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Cromer's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 63.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.2% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 81.8% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
Around 63.1% of people in the suburb of Cromer are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Cromer, 4.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the suburb of Cromer are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the suburb of Cromer population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the suburb of Cromer have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Cromer, 63.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 78th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 62 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,167 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 135 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 41 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 43.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 62 public transport stops within the suburb of Cromer.
The suburb of Cromer has 2,167 weekly trips across 41 routes, averaging 309 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 140 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 532 m away and the nearest school 643 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 62 stops nearby, 2,167 weekly trips, access rating 78 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 36 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 36th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 532 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 643 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 747 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 935 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Cromer recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Cromer has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 17% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Cromer's resilient property market has recorded 122 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 89% residential and 11% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Cromer reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Cromer's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 87% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Cromer has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Cromer shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Cromer features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cromer was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Cromer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Cromer's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Cromer (NSW) has an estimated 8,406 residents, up 4.7% since the 2021 Census, with 42 projects tracked in the area around Cromer (NSW).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Cromer (NSW).
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11119). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Cromer (NSW) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Cromer (NSW) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.