Cammeray vs Kirribilli — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kirribilli commands a $443K premium on median property price over Cammeray; Cammeray is $125/wk cheaper per week to rent; Cammeray 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
Kirribilli
2061
MetricCammerayKirribilli
Median house price$3.23M$3.67M▲
Median unit price$1.30M$1.88M▲
Median weekly rent$775/wk$900/wk▲
Annual price growth+9.4%▲-26.6%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage10.6%0.0%▲
Schools in postcode2▲0
Choose Cammeray if...
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter
Choose Kirribilli if...
Kirribilli leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
Is Cammeray or Kirribilli more expensive?
Kirribilli has the higher median house price ($3.67M) compared with $3.23M in Cammeray.
Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Kirribilli?
Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $900/wk in Kirribilli, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
Is Cammeray or Kirribilli 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 Kirribilli?
Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Kirribilli has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.