Suburb comparison
Cammeray vs Crows Nest — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cammeray commands a $530K premium on median property price over Crows Nest; Cammeray is $65/wk cheaper per week to rent; Crows Nest has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
North Sydney
Cammeray
2062
North Sydney
Crows Nest
2065
Choose Cammeray if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Cammeray leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Crows Nest if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Crows Nest leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Cammeray or Crows Nest more expensive?
- Cammeray has the higher median house price ($3.23M) compared with $2.70M in Crows Nest.
- Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Crows Nest?
- Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $840/wk in Crows Nest, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cammeray or Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest?
- Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Crows Nest has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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