Cromer at a glance
Median house
$2,280,000
+7.5% year on year
Median unit
$686,000
Days on market
49
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
8,030
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Cromer.
The postcode for Cromer is 2099 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Cromer is $2,280,000.
Cromer (2099) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $2,280,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Cromer has roughly 8,030 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 49 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cromer scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cromer's population at 8,030, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,030
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,280,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $686,000, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.5%). Days on market run long (49 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $456,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (49 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +7.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,280,000
+7.5% over the past year. Median unit price $686,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$2,280,000
+7.5% annual growth
$686,000
49
Average days to sell
8,030
Median age: 41
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.25% (median rent $550/wk against a $2,280,000 price tag). Units yield 4.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.25%
Based on $2,280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.93%
Based on $686,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+7.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202449 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.5%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+44%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
190
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cromer.
Local schools for Cromer
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Government School Catchment
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Fisher Road School
Cromer Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cromer.
- What is the median house price in Cromer?
- The median house price in Cromer, NSW 2099 is $2,280,000. The median unit price is $686,000. Annual growth is +7.5%.
- What is the Cromer postcode?
- Cromer is in the 2099 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Cromer?
- Cromer is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2099. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cromer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Cromer?
- There are 20 schools serving Cromer on this page, including Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus, Fisher Road School, Pittwater House Schools.
- How walkable is Cromer?
- Cromer has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cromer?
- Cromer is close to Cromer Heights, Wheeler Heights, Dee Why, Collaroy Plateau, Collaroy Plateau West.
- What is the population of Cromer?
- The population of Cromer is approximately 8,030 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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