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Suburb comparison

Cammeray vs Neutral Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Cammeray commands a $528K premium on median property price over Neutral Bay; 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

Neutral Bay

2089

MetricCammerayNeutral Bay
Median house price$3.23M$2.70M
Median unit price$1.30M$1.13M
Median weekly rent$775/wk$763/wk
Annual price growth+9.4%-20.2%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage10.6%0.0%
Schools in postcode21

Choose Cammeray if...

  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Cammeray leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Neutral Bay if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Common questions

Is Cammeray or Neutral Bay more expensive?
Cammeray has the higher median house price ($3.23M) compared with $2.70M in Neutral Bay.
Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Neutral Bay?
Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $763/wk in Neutral Bay, making Neutral Bay the more affordable rental market.
Is Cammeray or Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay?
Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Neutral Bay has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Cammeray 2062Neutral Bay 2089