Suburb comparison
Cremorne vs Crows Nest — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cremorne commands a $1.30M premium on median property price over Crows Nest; Crows Nest 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
Cremorne
2090
North Sydney
Crows Nest
2065
Choose Cremorne if...
- Cremorne leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Crows Nest 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
Common questions
- Is Cremorne or Crows Nest more expensive?
- Cremorne has the higher median house price ($4.00M) compared with $2.70M in Crows Nest.
- Which is better for renters — Cremorne or Crows Nest?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Cremorne and $840/wk in Crows Nest, making Crows Nest the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cremorne or Crows Nest 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 Cremorne vs Crows Nest?
- Cremorne has 0 schools in the postcode, and Crows Nest has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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