Cammeray

Lifestyle

Tucked away on Sydney’s lower north shore, the suburb of Cammeray is unbeatably central yet immersed in greenery with an endearing sense of community.

Cammeray is named after the Cammeraygal, an Aboriginal tribe who once resided in the North Sydney area. Cammeray was Sydney’s first quarry, with sandstone blocks from the quarry making many of the first buildings in Sydney town.

Leafy streets and picturesque gardens are the backdrop to this family-friendly neighbourhood. Living within a stone’s throw of Sydney Harbour and the bustling CBD, Cammeray residents enjoy the best of both worlds – they can choose to be part of the hustle and bustle of the city or relax in a quiet, neighbourly environment.

People

According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 7,006 residents in Cammeray.

Cammeray is popular with families, independent youth and downsizers drawn to the area for its cafe culture, schools and proximity to the city.

Homes

Cammeray’s idyllic tree-lined street offers wide appeal for everybody. It is here you will fine sophisticated family residences, semi-attached Federation homes, stylish townhouses, apartment blocks and luxury waterfront masterpieces that dominate Folly Point with Cowdroy Avenue often regarded as one of the best addresses in Sydney.

Transport

+ Cammeray provides a quick express bus services to the CBD, plus buses that run to Chatswood and the North Shore.
+ Located on the fringe of the Harbour Bridge it’s just a short drive to the airport, Eastern Suburbs, and some neighbourhoods in Cammeray have the advantage of being located within 10 minutes and a single set of traffic lights of the CBD.

Schools

The schools in Cammeray foster a genuine sense of community.
+ Cammeray Public School is regarded as one the best on the North Shore.
+ An overwhelming demand for schooling resulted in the new Anzac Park Public School being built in 2016.
+ Cammeray is also close to a number of elite private schools within the Lower North Shore region.

Shopping/Restaurants

Miller Street is the main commercial hub, with its own café and dining scene that spills out onto the footpaths and courtyards including Stockland Cammeray which is the place to go to for a mix of shopping, dining and professional services.

Cammeraygal Laneway is a small pedestrian-only laneway and is a local hotspot for a relaxing weekend coffee and brunch. These areas are complemented by a rich selection of eateries included iconic Maggio’s, Laneway Café and Jason’s Kitchen.

Norths Leagues Club is a firm favourite amongst longtime residents.

Recreational Facilities

Turks Park on Middle Harbour with its bushland and walking trails is a popular green space with a children’s playground and off-leash dog park. The park is also home to weekend sports enthusiasts and boaties, who take advantage of the boat ramp that takes small vessels into Middle Harbour.

Cammeray Golf Course is nestled nearby Cammeray Tennis Courts and Green Park Village.

For those that appreciate a suburbs history, it is well worth visiting the nearby suspension bridge. Known as the gateway to North Sydney linking the harbourside suburbs of Cammeray and Northbridge, the Northbridge Suspension Bridge was opened in 1892.