Cammeray vs Neutral Bay
The verdict
Neutral Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.02M versus $3.94M in Cammeray. Neutral Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 29 min).
Scores
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 82 | 85 |
| 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 | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,088 | 10,090 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,870 | $2,443 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.8% | 68.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.1% | 58.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Cammeray Stable · Neutral Bay Stable
Property
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.94M | $3.02M |
| Median unit price | $1.27M | $1.27M |
| House price YoY | 9.4% | -4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 14 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 85 | 168 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,032 | 3,013 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,158 | 1,169 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cammeray · Neutral Bay
Transport
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 43 |
| Parks | 12 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 130 | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.7 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cammeray | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,088 | 10,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,416 | 10,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,439 | 10,682 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cammeray or Neutral Bay?
Cammeray and Neutral Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cammeray or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.02M versus $3.94M.
Which has better schools, Cammeray or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Cammeray 1158 vs Neutral Bay 1169; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cammeray or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has the higher transport score (Cammeray 82/100 vs Neutral Bay 85/100).
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