Cromer
NSW 2099 · Northern Beaches
8,030 (2021) → 8,377 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cromer is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2099, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.44M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cromer has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.54%), New Zealand (1.98%), Italy (1.43%), South Africa (1.15%), China (1.05%)
Top languages: Italian (1.68%), Mandarin (1.12%), Portuguese (0.91%), Serbian (0.83%), German (0.81%)
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 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1088
- St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1134
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1068
- Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1102
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1097
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1136
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1158
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1093
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1028
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1018
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Cromer
Is Cromer safe?
Cromer 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 2,366 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cromer?
In Cromer, the median house price is $2.44M and the median unit price is $899K. Median weekly house rent is $1,250.
How far is Cromer from Sydney CBD?
Cromer is about 16.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cromer?
Cromer has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cromer?
Cromer has a transport score of 45/100 and 60 bus stops.