Cammeray, NSW 2062 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cammeray is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2062, home to 7,088 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the North Sydney local government area and roughly 5 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,088
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,870 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,612 /week
- Median family income
- $4,078 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- North Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Cammeray Public School
- Anzac Park Public School
- North Sydney Boys High School
- North Sydney Girls High School
- Naremburn School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 metro stops, 149 bus stops
- Amherst St After Miller St
- Carter St Opp Colin St
- Carter St At Colin St
- Palmer St Opp Cammeray Public School
- Crows Nest Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 50 cafés
- 101 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 77 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 14 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 4.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 94.0% of the 4,183 resolvable premises in Cammeray. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 94.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 144 across postcode 2062 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 60 theft, 23 violent offences, 16 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cammeray?
Cammeray (NSW 2062) had 7,088 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the North Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Cammeray?
The median advertised rent in Cammeray is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cammeray?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cammeray covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cammeray Public School (0.3 km), Anzac Park Public School (0.4 km), North Sydney Boys High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cammeray?
Cammeray is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (94% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cammeray?
Across postcode 2062, 144 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (60), violent (23), other (16). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cammeray?
In Cammeray, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (4.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cammeray?
153 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cammeray centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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