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Suburb comparison

Cammeray vs North Sydney — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Cammeray commands a $165K premium on median property price over North Sydney. 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

North Sydney

2060

MetricCammerayNorth Sydney
Median house price$3.23M▲$3.06M
Median unit price$1.30M$1.34M▲
Median weekly rent$775/wk$800/wk▲
Annual price growth+9.4%▲+1.3%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage10.6%5.0%▲
Schools in postcode22

Choose Cammeray if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose North Sydney if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • North Sydney leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Cammeray or North Sydney more expensive?
Cammeray has the higher median house price ($3.23M) compared with $3.06M in North Sydney.
Which is better for renters — Cammeray or North Sydney?
Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $800/wk in North Sydney, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
Is Cammeray or North Sydney 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 North Sydney?
Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and North Sydney has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Cammeray 2062 →North Sydney 2060 →