Cremorne Point

Sydney, New South Wales

Current market figures and listing data pending.

About Cremorne Point

A harbourfront suburb of apartments, reserves and ferry access

Cremorne Point combines a foreshore reserve, harbour outlooks and public transport with a predominantly apartment-based housing profile.

This is a residential harbour setting with recreation and transport close to the foreshore. Its appeal is tied to views, reserve vegetation and access by ferry, while it is not a conventional low-density suburb made mainly of detached houses.

Why Cremorne Point

Foreshore outlooks

Cremorne Point Reserve provides sweeping harbour views within a narrow foreshore setting. The reserve's varied vegetation adds a natural element to the suburb.

Pool and gardens

The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens, Robertson Point lighthouse and Maccallum Pool give the foreshore a distinct collection of public places. Maccallum Pool has heritage character and a timber waterside deck.

Ferry connection

Ferry service connects Cremorne Point with Circular Quay. Bus access is also available via the Cremorne Wharf service.

Bushland character

Cremorne Reserve retains foreshore forest and sandstone scrub vegetation. A local bushcare program supports this vegetation.

Living in Cremorne Point

Cremorne Point is predominantly apartment-based, with a smaller mix of separate houses and townhouse or semi-detached dwellings. The housing character therefore ranges from shared-building living to more independent forms of housing, within a strongly harbour-oriented suburb.

The typical home is an apartment in a shared residential building.

Day to day

A weekend here can include time at Cremorne Point Reserve, the Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens, Robertson Point lighthouse or Maccallum Pool. The foreshore combines harbour views with forest and sandstone scrub vegetation.

The 2021 Census housing profile recorded 835 apartments, compared with 142 separate houses and 65 townhouse or semi-detached dwellings. That mix describes a suburb where apartment buildings are the dominant form, with detached and attached housing making up smaller parts of the built environment.

Is Cremorne Point right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Cremorne Point

A buyer here should look beyond the asking price to the individual property's building, outlook, access and shared obligations. The suburb's apartment-led housing profile makes the condition and management of the building important parts of the purchase.

What to look at

Building condition

For an apartment, inspect the building's maintenance history, current condition and planned works. Review strata records and understand what shared levies cover.

Aspect and outlook

Harbour views are part of the local setting, but they vary by address and dwelling. Check the home's actual outlook, orientation, privacy and any relevant obstructions.

Access arrangements

Confirm how the property connects with its building entry, lifts, stairs and any shared areas. Check the practical route to the relevant ferry or bus service rather than relying on the suburb name.

Parking and storage

Confirm whether parking and storage are included with the property, how they are allocated and whether access suits the intended use.

Selling in Cremorne Point

Selling in Cremorne Point is about making the harbour-edge setting legible, because buyers will weigh outlook, access to the foreshore and building context alongside the home itself. Clear, comparable facts and documentation matter, especially where apartments form a large share of the housing mix. Marketing should help a buyer picture how the home relates to nearby foreshore amenities without implying rights or proximity that depend on the individual address.

What the marketing has to address

Harbour outlook

Be precise about what is actually seen from inside the home and from any outdoor areas, and at what times of day. If the home relates to Cremorne Point Reserve, describe that relationship in concrete, verifiable terms rather than broad claims.

Foreshore amenities

Where relevant, show how the property connects to local destinations like Maccallum Pool, Robertson Point lighthouse, and the Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens. Avoid implying exclusivity or access beyond what a buyer can confirm independently.

Ferry and bus access

If the buyer journey is part of the appeal, explain the practical pathway to the Cremorne Wharf service and note that Cremorne Point has ferry service from Circular Quay and bus access via the Cremorne Wharf service. Let the buyer verify routes and timetables for their needs.

Apartment context

With many homes in apartments, buyers tend to focus on the building’s condition and day-to-day ownership details as much as the unit itself. Present clear information on what is included, what varies by lot, and what documentation is available for review.

The bottom line

Cremorne Point offers a combination of harbour outlooks, foreshore recreation, reserve vegetation and ferry access that is specific to its setting. Its housing is predominantly apartment-based, so the building, aspect and shared ownership arrangements matter alongside the wider suburb. It is less suited to a search centred on detached housing or a private recreational setting.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

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