Thinking about buying your first home in Cammeray (2062)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Cammeray is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Cammeray a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Cammeray (2062) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Cammeray suits established professionals and families who can comfortably clear the $3,227,500 house median, or couples stepping into the unit market at $1,300,000. The suburb sits in SEIFA decile 10, meaning it is among the most advantaged areas in NSW. Primary schooling is strong, with a mean ICSEA of 1158 across the two local schools. At roughly 12 minutes to the CBD off-peak and a walkability score in the 83rd percentile, the day-to-day convenience is genuine.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at both price points. The Federal First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here at the house median, and the unit median of $1,300,000 is well beyond most first-buyer budgets. The suburb is predominantly apartments at 60% of stock, so buyers wanting a freestanding home will find very thin supply. The 10.6% bushfire-prone land figure is worth noting, particularly for buyers drawn to the leafier pockets near the ridge lines.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether your specific property sits within the bushfire-prone land overlay using the NSW Rural Fire Service map, given 10.6% of the postcode is affected. Insurance premiums and building standards can differ materially. - For units, obtain the strata records and check the capital works fund balance. With 143 unit sales in the window and a high renter share of 41%, some buildings carry deferred maintenance. - Verify secondary school zoning, as there are no public secondary schools in the postcode and you will need to confirm your catchment allocation with North Sydney Council.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Cammeray?
BOCSAR · CAMMERAY 2062
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,07412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−74%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)North Sydney
Within LGA: North Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT71%75 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY15%16 reports
ASSAULT14%15 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED40%
NON-DOMESTIC60%
Across 15 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Cammeray
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:01 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
7.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.4pphm
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.
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
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$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.
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.
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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.
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.
