Cammeray

NSW 2062 • Greater Sydney

7,088
Population (2021)
$83,824
Median Income
1.55 km²
Area
66m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyAffluentInner CityLeafy StreetsHeritage

About Cammeray

Cammeray is a leafy residential suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, located approximately 4 kilometres north of the CBD within the North Sydney local government area. Home to around 7,100 residents with a median age of 40, the suburb is known for its family-friendly character, tree-lined streets, and mix of heritage homes and modern apartments. It is one of Sydney's most desirable inner-north suburbs.

The suburb centres around the Stockland Cammeray shopping village on Miller Street, which provides everyday amenities including a Harris Farm Markets. Cammeray features excellent parks including Tunks Park and the Cammeray Golf Course, along with well-regarded schools. It appeals to established families, professionals, and couples seeking a premium, quiet neighbourhood with rapid CBD access.

Cammeray falls under postcode 2062 and is governed by North Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2062
Urban Area
Mosman - North Sydney
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.55 km²
Elevation
66m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

St Leonards Station
1.5 km
18 min
Crows Nest Metro Station
1 km
12 min
North Sydney Station
1.8 km
22 min
Wollstonecraft Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 114, 144 — Wynyard via Miller Street 11-15 min
  • 202, 203, 207 — CBD via North Sydney 15-20 min
  • 293 — Marsfield to Wynyard via Cammeray 15 min to CBD

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
12-18 min (walk to station then train)
By Bus
11-15 min direct to Wynyard
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Frequent bus services along Miller Street; new Crows Nest Metro station provides additional rail access

Walkability Very Walkable

Good walkability around the Miller Street shopping strip with everyday amenities accessible on foot. Bus stops are well-distributed throughout.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Harris Farm Markets
    Stockland Shopping Centre-450 Miller St, Cammeray NSW 2062

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Cammeray, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

143 Bellevue Street Cammeray • SHR #00937
3 Amherst Street Cammeray • SHR #00270

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,033
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,006
Census 2021
7,088
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$72,020
Income 2021
$83,824
16.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,616
Born Overseas 2,283

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 441
  • 2. New Zealand 169
  • 3. China 135
  • 4. South Africa 123
  • 5. India 110
  • 6. United States 90
  • 7. Japan 79
  • 8. Hong Kong 75
  • 9. Brazil 49
  • 10. Malaysia 49
  • 11. Philippines 47
  • 12. Ireland 44
  • 13. Italy 39
  • 14. South Korea 39
  • 15. Taiwan 38

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,735
Australian 2,036
Irish 1,048
Scottish 798
Chinese 534
Italian 303
German 238
Indian 199
Polish 120
Greek 102

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,828
Both parents born in Australia
2,808
Both parents born overseas
1,243
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.1%
Christianity
43.9%
Hinduism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.9%
Judaism
1.3%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
432 (6.1%)
5-14 years
888 (12.5%)
15-19 years
282 (4.0%)
20-24 years
226 (3.2%)
25-34 years
1,058 (14.9%)
35-44 years
1,247 (17.6%)
45-54 years
1,083 (15.3%)
55-64 years
766 (10.8%)
65-74 years
652 (9.2%)
75-84 years
362 (5.1%)
85+ years
91 (1.3%)

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