Cammeray
NSW 2062 · North Sydney
7,088 (2021) → 7,416 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the North Sydney local government area (est. 70,680 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cammeray is a stable suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2062, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cammeray has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.22%), New Zealand (2.38%), China (1.9%), South Africa (1.74%), India (1.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.47%), Cantonese (1.51%), Spanish (1.37%), Japan (1.27%), French (0.71%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1127 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
Nearby (within 10km)
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1192
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1164
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1177
- Marist Catholic College North ShoreCombined · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1159
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1168
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1172
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1043
- North Sydney Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1197
- Cameragal Montessori School, North Sydney CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Wenona SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1183
- Cammeraygal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1125
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cammeray
Is Cammeray safe?
Cammeray has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,074 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cammeray?
In Cammeray, the median house price is $3.59M and the median unit price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $1,475.
How far is Cammeray from Sydney CBD?
Cammeray is about 5.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cammeray?
Cammeray has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1158 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cammeray?
Cammeray has a transport score of 82/100 and 20 bus stops.