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Cremorne Point zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Cremorne Point (North Sydney, NSW) - 0.42 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Cremorne Point's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Cremorne Point at a glance

Parcels 399 Median lot 617 m² Bus stops 23 Ferry terminal 1

How Cremorne Point is zoned

Low Density Residential 78%
Public Recreation 13%
Environmental Conservation 9%
Infrastructure 1%
Medium Density Residential 0%
Unzoned Land 0%

Buying in Cremorne Point? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 0.42 km², Cremorne Point is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 71 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 617 m² across 399 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

Who lives in Cremorne Point

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Cremorne Point suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
2,270
usual residents, 2021
Median age
47
years
Median household income
$2,951
per week, North Sydney suburb typical $2,614
Median rent
$650
per week, North Sydney suburb typical $580
Median mortgage
$2,996
per month
Household size
2.1
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1174, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Cremorne Point's 2,270 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 3.9%
5-14 8.5%
15-19 3.8%
20-24 4.2%
25-34 12.9%
35-44 13.0%
45-54 14.4%
55-64 16.0%
65-74 14.0%
75-84 7.1%
85+ 2.1%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Cremorne - Cammeray, the wider ABS statistical area containing Cremorne Point. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Cremorne Point itself.

17,149 in 2001 to 19,870 in 2025, up 16%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Cremorne Point data sources and coverage

Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

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Cremorne Point planning - frequently asked

Is Cremorne Point flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Cremorne Point, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. North Sydney is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Cremorne Point bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Cremorne Point and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the North Sydney average is 4%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Cremorne Point?

The dominant planning zone in Cremorne Point is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Public Recreation and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Cremorne Point have heritage-listed places?

Cremorne Point has 71 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Cremorne Point?

Across 399 surveyed parcels in Cremorne Point, the median lot size is about 617 m².

Does Cremorne Point have a train station?

There is no train station inside Cremorne Point itself. The suburb is served by 23 bus stops and 1 ferry terminal.

What is the population of Cremorne Point?

At the 2021 Census Cremorne Point had 2,270 usual residents, with a median age of 47 and an average household size of 2.1 people. The wider Cremorne - Cammeray statistical area, which contains Cremorne Point, went from 17,149 people in 2001 to 19,870 in 2025, up 16%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Cremorne Point alone.

Is Cremorne Point an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Cremorne Point scores 1174 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Cremorne Point?

Median household income in Cremorne Point was $2,951 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,614 for the typical suburb in North Sydney. Median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,996 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Cremorne Point property?

A Cremorne Point planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

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Kurraba Point 0.6 km Not mapped 0%
Kirribilli 1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Neutral Bay 1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Milsons Point 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Cremorne 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Lavender Bay 2.0 km Not mapped 0%
Mosman
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2.0 km Not mapped 29%
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