Cremorne vs Neutral Bay
The verdict
Neutral Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $4.16M in Cremorne. Neutral Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 28 min).
Scores
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 81 | 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
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,263 | 10,090 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,481 | $2,443 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.7% | 68.6% |
| Born in Australia | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Cremorne Stable · Neutral Bay Stable
Property
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.16M | $2.82M |
| Median unit price | $1.44M | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,295 | $1,350 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 151 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 178 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,909 | 3,271 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,193 | 1,172 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cremorne · Neutral Bay
Transport
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Cremorne | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 43 |
| Parks | 12 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 117 | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cremorne | Neutral Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,263 | 10,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,784 | 10,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,820 | 10,682 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cremorne or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has the higher residential safety score (Cremorne 96/100 vs Neutral Bay 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Cremorne or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $4.16M.
Which has better schools, Cremorne or Neutral Bay?
Cremorne has a higher average school ICSEA (Cremorne 1193 vs Neutral Bay 1172; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cremorne or Neutral Bay?
Neutral Bay has the higher transport score (Cremorne 81/100 vs Neutral Bay 85/100).
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