Cromer, NSW 2099 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cromer is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2099, home to 8,030 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 15 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,030
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,483 /week
- Median personal income
- $949 /week
- Median family income
- $2,874 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,142
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Dee Why Public School
- Narraweena Public School
- Fisher Road School
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
- Cromer Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 47 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 165 bus stops
- McIntosh Rd At Victor Rd
- Narraweena Tennis Club, McIntosh Rd
- McIntosh Rd Opp Vale Av
- McIntosh Rd At Vale Av
- McIntosh Rd Opp Mundara Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 31 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 79 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 28 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), 13.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 62.1% of the 3,507 resolvable premises in Cromer. 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: 8.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 16.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 62.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 990 across postcode 2099 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 301 violent offences, 278 theft, 121 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cromer?
Cromer (NSW 2099) had 8,030 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Cromer?
The median advertised rent in Cromer is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cromer?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cromer covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dee Why Public School (0.5 km), Narraweena Public School (0.6 km), Fisher Road School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cromer?
Cromer is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (62.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cromer?
Across postcode 2099, 990 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (301), theft (278), property damage (121). 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 Cromer?
In Cromer, 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 (13.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cromer?
165 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cromer centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 47 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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