Thinking about buying your first home in Cremorne (2090)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Cremorne 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 Cremorne a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Cremorne (2090) 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
Cremorne suits established dual-income couples and downsizers who can comfortably absorb a $1,325,000 unit price, or stretch to $4,000,500 for one of the suburb's scarce houses. The walkability score sits at the 85th percentile in Sydney, with 57 cafes, 10 supermarkets, and 103 transport stops within 1.6 km. The CBD is roughly 18 minutes away off-peak. Childcare quality is strong, with 47 of 52 nearby services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median unit price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so you receive no stamp duty relief here. The suburb is 71% apartments and only 17% separate houses, so buyers wanting a backyard face a very thin market with flat to negative price movement. The financial grade of C+ and composite B- reflect a price point that is not matched by proportionate value signals in the current data.
What to verify before you bid
- Unit prices fell 1.1% year-on-year with 244 sales recorded. Review the specific building's strata records, sinking fund balance, and any history of special levies before committing at this price point. - The single gym within 1.6 km is a notable amenity gap for an otherwise well-serviced suburb. Confirm the lifestyle fit matches your day-to-day needs. - The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade warrants a specific flood and drainage check with North Sydney Council, even though bushfire risk is negligible at 0.1%.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Cremorne?
BOCSAR · CREMORNE 2090
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,90912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−76%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)North Sydney
Within LGA: North Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%115 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%27 reports
ASSAULT14%23 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED62%
NON-DOMESTIC38%
Across 21 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 Cremorne
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:47 AEST
Cammeray station · 1.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
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 110 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
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 110 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Neutral Bay2089
$830▼$45
0.8 km away
Cammeray2062
$800▼$75
1.4 km away
Kirribilli2061
$1,030▲$155
1.9 km away
Lavender Bay2060
$950▲$75
1.9 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 · 2090
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2090. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in North Sydney
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Cremorne is the primary suburb with postcode 2090 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Cremorne is the main locality.
Which local government area is Cremorne in?
Cremorne (2090) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Cremorne?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Cremorne (2090) 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 Cremorne flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Cremorne. 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 Cremorne?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Cremorne (2090), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Cremorne (2090) 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 Cremorne (2090). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Cremorne changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Cremorne (2090) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
