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Cammeray

NSW 2062 • Greater Sydney

7,088
Population (2021)
$149,240
Median Household Income
1.55 km²
Area
$580/wk
Median Rent
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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2062
Urban Area
Mosman - North Sydney
LGA / Council
North Sydney
Federal Electorate
Warringah
State Electorate
Willoughby
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.55 km²
Elevation
66m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Cammeray for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$3.84M
56 sales · ▲ 19.1% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$1.33M
130 sales · ▲ 2.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,033
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

22 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 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.

Substation - Bellevue, Cammeray
143 Bellevue Street Cammeray • SHR #00937
Tarella
3 Amherst Street Cammeray • SHR #00270

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the North Sydney Local Government Area, which contains Cammeray. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
116.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.5%
Motor vehicle theft
56.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
179.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
135.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.1%
View all 62 offence types for North Sydney →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$83,824 / yr
$1612/wk
Household
$149,240 / yr
$2870/wk
Family
$212,056 / yr
$4078/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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

🧬 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%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cammeray known for? +

The suburb centres around the Stockland Cammeray shopping village on Miller Street, which provides everyday amenities including a Harris Farm Markets.

How far is Cammeray from Sydney CBD? +

Cammeray is approximately 4 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 15-25 min in peak hour and 8-12 min off-peak.

Does Cammeray have public transport? +

The nearest train station is St Leonards Station (1.5 km away, approximately 18 min walk) on the T1 North Shore / T9 Northern Line. Bus services include 114, 144, running to Wynyard via Miller Street in approximately 11-15 min.

What is the population of Cammeray? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cammeray has a population of 7,088 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Cammeray a good place to live? +

Cammeray is well-suited to families and those seeking an upmarket lifestyle, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Cammeray features excellent parks including Tunks Park and the Cammeray Golf Course, along with well-regarded schools.

What is the postcode for Cammeray? +

The postcode for Cammeray is 2062. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Cammeray? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Cammeray is about $1,612 per week (around $83,800 per year). The median household income is $2,870 per week and the median family income is $4,078 per week.

What is the median house price in Cammeray? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $3,842,500, up 19.1% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $1,335,000, up 2.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Cammeray? +

The median age in Cammeray is 40. The largest age group is 35–44 (1,247 residents, around 18%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Cammeray a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cammeray is part of the North Sydney LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Cammeray? +

In Cammeray, the median weekly rent is $580, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,033 (2021 Census).