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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Cremorne Point, NSW 2090 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $2.29M over the last 24 months. 93% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$2.29M
100 sales
DA approval rate
93%
37 of 40 approved
Total lots
398
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Zoning

What you can build in Cremorne Point

Cremorne Point 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 96.2%
RE1 Public Recreation 3.3%
C2 Centre Support 0.5%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
:1

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Environment1%

Location

Where Cremorne Point sits

Cremorne Point 2090 covers an undefined area within North Sydney Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
North Sydney Council
Postcode
2090
Area
Total lots
398

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Cremorne Point

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

granny flat eligible
353

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
84

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
35.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Cremorne Point

100% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; also: 0.3% 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 1.0%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 100.0%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.3%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Cremorne Point 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)
$2,290,000
100 sales · land value $4.39M
Median rent (house)
$1,188 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.9%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Cremorne Point

40 development applications for Cremorne Point addresses were decided by North Sydney Council over the past 24 months. 37 approved — a 93% approval rate. Average processing time: 65 days.

93%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
40
Approved
37
New dwelling DAs
38
Building approvals (12m)
1

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Cremorne Point

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

Green cover
40%
Amenity score
46.9 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
46.1 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
49.6 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

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FAQs

Common questions about Cremorne Point

What's the zoning in Cremorne Point 2090?

Cremorne Point is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 383 of 398 lots (96%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (96%), RE1 Public Recreation (3%), C2 Centre Support (1%).

What's the building height limit in Cremorne Point?

Across Cremorne Point, the average maximum building height is 8.0 m. Height is set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be varied by overlays and schedules. For the exact control on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Cremorne Point?

Yes — 353 lots in Cremorne Point 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 Cremorne Point?

The median sale price in Cremorne Point over the past 24 months is $2,290,000, across 100 sales. Median unimproved land value is $4,385,000.

What's the median rent in Cremorne Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in Cremorne Point is $1,188. Gross rental yield works out to 2.9%.

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

North Sydney Council decided 40 development applications for Cremorne Point addresses over the past 24 months, with 37 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 Cremorne Point?

Across Cremorne Point, 100% with heritage controls, 1.0% bushfire-prone. 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 Cremorne Point?

0 of 398 lots in Cremorne Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 35.0 / 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.

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