Cammeray
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cammeray, NSW 2062.
About Cammeray
Welcome to Cammeray
Cammeray sits on Sydney's lower north shore, a compact and leafy pocket about five kilometres from the CBD, wedged between North Sydney, Crows Nest, Naremburn and Cremorne. It's the kind of suburb people discover once — often visiting friends for a Sunday coffee on Amherst Street — and then quietly plot how to move into.
With a population of just over 7,000 and a median age of 40, Cammeray has settled into a rhythm as a suburb for professionals, downsizers and families who want inner-city proximity without inner-city intensity. Its village feel, tree-lined streets and harbourside golf course give it a character that's more genteel than flashy, though the property prices tell you exactly how sought-after that character has become.
Lifestyle & dining
Cammeray's social life centres on its small but well-loved village strip, where a cluster of cafes, restaurants and a pub or two provide the kind of easy, local dining that residents rely on rather than showcase. It's unpretentious by lower north shore standards, drawing a steady stream of locals rather than crowds from across the bridge.
The suburb's proximity to Crows Nest expands the options considerably, with that suburb's now-thriving restaurant and bar scene just a short walk or drive away. Cremorne and North Sydney add further choice, meaning Cammeray residents get the benefit of a quiet home base with several livelier dining precincts within easy reach.
Parks & recreation
Cammeray Golf Course and the surrounding reserve form the suburb's green heart, offering not just golf but walking paths and open space used by locals throughout the day. The suburb backs onto bushland and reserve pockets that connect toward the harbour foreshore, giving residents a genuine sense of space that's unusual this close to the city.
Cammeray Park, adjacent to the public school, is a popular gathering point for families, while the broader network of reserves linking through to Cremorne and Northbridge means there's no shortage of spots for a run, a dog walk or a weekend picnic.
Schools & families
Cammeray Public School and Anzac Park Public School anchor the suburb's family appeal, both well regarded and central to the community feel of the area. Their presence, combined with the suburb's parks and quiet residential streets, makes Cammeray a natural drawcard for families wanting a lower north shore address without the scale of North Sydney.
Secondary options in neighbouring suburbs and the broader north shore are readily accessible, and the suburb's median age of 40 reflects its popularity with established families and professionals who've settled in for the long term.
Getting around
Cammeray doesn't have its own train station, but it makes up for it with strong bus connections into the CBD and to North Sydney, where riders can pick up rail and additional bus services. The Warringah Freeway and Cammeray's position near the Sydney Harbour Bridge approach also make it a favoured spot for drivers, with the city, northern beaches and inner west all within a short trip.
Crows Nest station, part of the Sydney Metro network, has added another fast option for locals happy to walk or drive the short distance, further tightening Cammeray's connection to the wider transport grid.
Housing & architecture
The current listings mix in Cammeray runs to roughly 60% apartments and units, 33% houses and 8% townhouses, reflecting a suburb that blends its original Federation and California bungalow housing stock with more recent low-rise apartment developments. Many of the older homes retain their period character, particularly on the quieter streets away from the Pacific Highway corridor.
This mix gives buyers genuine choice, from character family houses to more accessible apartments, which helps explain why Cammeray attracts such a broad range of residents, from young professionals to established families and downsizers.
The property market
Cammeray's property market has been running hot, with median house prices sitting at $3.25 million after growth of 35.4% recently, a figure that places it firmly among the lower north shore's premium suburbs. Units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $1.3 million, which goes some way to explaining why they now make up the majority of current listings.
Median rents of $1,350 a week underline strong ongoing demand from tenants as well as buyers. Given its tight supply, village atmosphere and proximity to both the city and the growing Crows Nest precinct, Cammeray continues to command a premium over many comparable lower north shore addresses.
Market snapshot
Cammeray property market
Median sale price
$3.25m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,350
per week
Gross rental yield
2.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$2.21m
Median
$3.25m
Premium
$4.84m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cammeray by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cammeray, NSW 2062.
Population
7,088
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$2,870
median, per week
Median rent
$580
per week
Median mortgage
$3,033
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cammeray
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Cammeray
$6.50m
39 Carter Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
7/360 Miller Street
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
18/247-249 Ernest Street
Sold ~July 2026
$838k
202/467 Miller Street
Sold ~July 2026
$630k
4/24 Morden Street
Sold ~June 2026
$2.80m
4/20 Warwick Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Cammeray suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cammeray?
The median unit price in Cammeray, NSW is $1.30m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.2%.
How much is rent in Cammeray?
The median weekly rent in Cammeray is around $820 per week.
Is Cammeray a good place to live?
Cammeray is a residential suburb on the Lower North Shore region of Northern Sydney and is part of the North Sydney Council local government area. Cammeray is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,088 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cammeray?
Cammeray has a population of 7,088 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Cammeray?
There are 2 schools in or near Cammeray, including Anzac Park Public School and Cammeray Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Cammeray?
Properties in Cammeray take around 20 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 97%.
How much do you need to buy in Cammeray?
Entry-level properties in Cammeray start around $1.00m, while premium homes reach $1.91m.
What suburbs are near Cammeray?
Suburbs near Cammeray include Nest, Crows Nest, Naremburn, Cremorne and North Sydney.
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