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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Cammeray, NSW 2062 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.51M over the last 24 months. 93% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.51M
308 sales
DA approval rate
93%
108 of 116 approved
Total lots
1,623
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in Cammeray

Cammeray is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 56.8%
R3 Medium Density Residential 21.1%
R4 High Density Residential 8.4%
C4 Mixed Use 7.5%
C2 Centre Support 6.1%
Avg max height
8.5 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
1.00:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential79%
Commercial3%
Environment12%

Location

Where Cammeray sits

Cammeray 2062 covers an undefined area within North Sydney Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
North Sydney Council
Postcode
2062
Area
Total lots
1,623

Drill into any lot in Cammeray

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Cammeray

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
2

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
869

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
277

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
67

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
12 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
28.6 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 44 dwellings, with 1,793 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Cammeray

8% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 27% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; 1.8% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community; 0.5% of lots are exposed to projected sea-level rise.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 7.9%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 27.4%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 0.7%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 1.8%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.5%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Cammeray property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$1,506,000
308 sales · land value $2.37M
Median rent (house)
$1,044 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
4.5%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Cammeray

116 development applications for Cammeray addresses were decided by North Sydney Council over the past 24 months. 108 approved — a 93% approval rate. Average processing time: 65 days.

93%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
116
Approved
108
New dwelling DAs
139
Building approvals (12m)
1

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Cammeray

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
40%
Amenity score
88.9 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
87.5 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
90.5 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Cammeray

What's the zoning in Cammeray 2062?

Cammeray is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 841 of 1,623 lots (57%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (57%), R3 Medium Density Residential (21%), R4 High Density Residential (8%), C4 Mixed Use (8%), C2 Centre Support (6%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Cammeray?

Across Cammeray, the average maximum building height is 8.5 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 1.00:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Cammeray?

Yes — 869 lots in Cammeray appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Cammeray?

The median sale price in Cammeray over the past 24 months is $1,506,000, across 308 sales. Median unimproved land value is $2,370,000.

What's the median rent in Cammeray?

Median weekly rent for a house in Cammeray is $1,044. Gross rental yield works out to 4.5%.

What's the development application approval rate in North Sydney Council?

North Sydney Council decided 116 development applications for Cammeray addresses over the past 24 months, with 108 approved (93% approval rate). Average processing time is 65 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Cammeray?

Across Cammeray, 27% with heritage controls, 7.9% bushfire-prone, 0.7% near contaminated sites. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Cammeray?

12 of 1,623 lots in Cammeray show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 28.6 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the North Sydney Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →