Suburb comparison
Cremorne vs Lavender Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lavender Bay commands a $1.75M premium on median property price over Cremorne; Lavender Bay is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Lavender Bay 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
Lavender Bay
2060
Choose Cremorne if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Cremorne leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Lavender Bay if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Cremorne or Lavender Bay more expensive?
- Lavender Bay has the higher median house price ($5.75M) compared with $4.00M in Cremorne.
- Which is better for renters — Cremorne or Lavender Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Cremorne and $800/wk in Lavender Bay, making Lavender Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cremorne or Lavender 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 Cremorne vs Lavender Bay?
- Cremorne has 0 schools in the postcode, and Lavender Bay has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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