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Cammeray vs Lavender Bay: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Lavender Bay commands a $2.52M premium on median property price over Cammeray. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

North Sydney

Cammeray

2062

North Sydney

Lavender Bay

2060

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Cammeray (2062) and Lavender Bay (2060) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricCammerayLavender Bay
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB+(1)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage10.6%5.0%
FAMILYFamily
Lavender Bay leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode22
FINANCEFinance
Cammeray leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB(0)C-(0)
Median house price$3.23M$5.75M
Median unit price$1.30M$1.10M
Median weekly rent$775/wk$800/wk
Annual price growth+9.4%-22.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Lavender Bay leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB(0)A-(1)
Walkability percentile8386

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Cammeray if...

  • Cammeray leads on Finance
  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety.

Choose Lavender Bay if...

  • Lavender Bay leads on Family, Lifestyle

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Cammeray or Lavender Bay more expensive?
Lavender Bay has the higher median house price ($5.75M) compared with $3.23M in Cammeray.
Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Lavender Bay?
Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $800/wk in Lavender Bay, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
Is Cammeray or Lavender Bay at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Cammeray vs Lavender Bay?
Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Lavender Bay has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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