Cammeray vs Crows Nest
The verdict
Crows Nest is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.08M versus $3.59M in Cammeray. Crows Nest rates higher for transport (87 vs 82). Crows Nest has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cammeray rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Crows Nest).
Scores
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 82 | 87 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,088 | 4,974 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,870 | $2,614 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.8% | 72.2% |
| Born in Australia | 65.1% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Cammeray Stable · Crows Nest High Growth
Property
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.59M | $3.08M |
| Median unit price | $1.33M | $1.10M |
| House price YoY | -44.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,475 | $1,237 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 241 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 14 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 85 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,074 | 8,343 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,158 | 1,197 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cammeray · Crows Nest
Transport
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 950 m |
Liveability
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 38 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 130 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cammeray | Crows Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,088 | 4,974 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,416 | 5,265 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,439 | 6,614 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cammeray or Crows Nest?
Cammeray has the higher residential safety score (Cammeray 100/100 vs Crows Nest 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Cammeray or Crows Nest?
Crows Nest is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.08M versus $3.59M.
Which has better schools, Cammeray or Crows Nest?
Crows Nest has a higher average school ICSEA (Cammeray 1158 vs Crows Nest 1197; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cammeray or Crows Nest?
Crows Nest has the higher transport score (Cammeray 82/100 vs Crows Nest 87/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs