Cremorne
NSW 2090 · North Sydney
11,263 (2021) → 11,784 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cremorne is a stable suburb in North Sydney, NSW 2090, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.42M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cremorne has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2090 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.04%), China (3.16%), New Zealand (2.53%), South Africa (2.14%), USA (1.34%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.6%), Cantonese (2.08%), Spanish (1.86%), Japan (1.63%), Portuguese (1.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1128 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- SCECGS RedlandsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1190
- SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Middle Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1162
- Neutral Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1169
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1189
- Cameragal Montessori School, Neutral Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Mosman Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1157
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1147
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1168
- Mosman Church of England Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1206
- Mosman High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1181
- Wenona SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1187
- Cameragal Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1179
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cremorne
Is Cremorne safe?
Cremorne has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 1,811 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cremorne?
In Cremorne, the median house price is $4.42M and the median unit price is $1.44M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.
How far is Cremorne from Sydney CBD?
Cremorne is about 5.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cremorne?
Cremorne has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1190 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cremorne?
Cremorne has a transport score of 81/100 and 37 bus stops.