Suburb comparison
Cammeray vs Naremburn: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Naremburn commands a $213K premium on median property price over Cammeray; Cammeray is $65/wk cheaper per week to rent; Naremburn has more schools within the postcode. 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
Naremburn
2065
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Cammeray | Naremburn |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 10.6% | 9.6%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 6▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $3.23M | $3.44M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $1.30M |
| Median weekly rent | $775/wk | $840/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.4% | +18.3%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Naremburn leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 83 | 95▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Cammeray if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
Choose Naremburn if...
- Naremburn leads on Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Cammeray or Naremburn more expensive?
- Naremburn has the higher median house price ($3.44M) compared with $3.23M in Cammeray.
- Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Naremburn?
- Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $840/wk in Naremburn, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cammeray or Naremburn 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 Naremburn?
- Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Naremburn has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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