Suburb comparison
Cammeray vs Waverton — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Waverton commands a $928K 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
Waverton
2060
Choose Cammeray if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Waverton if...
- Waverton leads on 5 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Cammeray or Waverton more expensive?
- Waverton has the higher median house price ($4.16M) compared with $3.23M in Cammeray.
- Which is better for renters — Cammeray or Waverton?
- Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Cammeray and $800/wk in Waverton, making Cammeray the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cammeray or Waverton 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 Waverton?
- Cammeray has 2 schools in the postcode, and Waverton has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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