Suburb comparison
Cammeray vs McMahons Point: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: McMahons Point commands a $484K 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
McMahons Point
2060
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Cammeray | McMahons Point |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 10.6% | 5.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily McMahons Point leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Cammeray leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Median house price | $3.23M | $3.71M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $1.75M |
| Median weekly rent | $775/wk | $800/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.4%▲ | +2.5% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle McMahons Point leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | A-▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 83 | 86▲ |
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 McMahons Point if...
- McMahons Point leads on Family, Lifestyle
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Cammeray or McMahons Point more expensive?
- McMahons Point has the higher median house price ($3.71M) compared with $3.23M in Cammeray.
- Which is better for renters — Cammeray or McMahons Point?
- Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $800/wk in McMahons Point, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cammeray or McMahons Point 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 McMahons Point?
- Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and McMahons Point has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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