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Cammeray 2062 suburb insights

Located in the North Sydney council area, Cammeray (2062) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Cammeray is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Cammeray?

Can I afford Cammeray?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Cammeray? Based on the suburb median of $1,300,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$6,417/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
51.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,040,000 loan
20% deposit ($260,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 52% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Cammeray51.6%
Sydney median income71.5%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Cammeray?

Rental market in Cammeray

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 35 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 35 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $680 per week (40 bonds)Mar 23: $698 per week (34 bonds)Jun 23: $670 per week (42 bonds)Sep 23: $750 per week (35 bonds)Dec 23: $750 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $720 per week (43 bonds)Jun 24: $788 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $750 per week (43 bonds)Dec 24: $778 per week (32 bonds)Mar 25: $800 per week (41 bonds)Jun 25: $795 per week (32 bonds)Sep 25: $800 per week (35 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Northbridge2063
$895$95
1.3 km away
Cremorne2090
$875$75
1.4 km away
Neutral Bay2089
$830$30
1.6 km away
Crows Nest2065
$900$100
2.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Cammeray Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Cammeray

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Cammeray station · 0.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Cammeray change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2062

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2062. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Cammeray change?

Investor activity in Cammeray

2062 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in North Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other North Sydney postcodes, or explore the full North Sydney suburb index.

Cremorne 2090Crows Nest 2065Kirribilli 2061Lavender Bay 2060

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2062?
Cammeray is the primary suburb with postcode 2062 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Cammeray is the main locality.
Which local government area is Cammeray in?
Cammeray (2062) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Cammeray?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Cammeray (2062) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Cammeray flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Cammeray. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Cammeray?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Cammeray (2062), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Cammeray (2062) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Cammeray (2062). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Cammeray changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Cammeray (2062) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Cammeray in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Cammeray 2062: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full North Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.