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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
North Sydney
Cammeray
2062
North Sydney
McMahons Point
2060
Choose Cammeray if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose McMahons Point if...
- McMahons Point leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
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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