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Suburb guide

Buying in Crows Nest & Cammeray.

A dining village with a new Metro station, next to the leafy family streets of Cammeray.

My view

Village dining and real growth.

Crows Nest and Cammeray are two of the most improved suburbs on the North Shore, and I know them very well. The Metro station that opened in 2024 has made Crows Nest one of the best connected places on this side of the harbour.

Crows Nest is mainly apartments and terraces around the Willoughby Road dining strip. Cammeray is quieter, with Federation and Californian bungalow homes, semis and apartments on leafy streets near the golf course.

Change is a big part of the story here. New towers are planned and approved around the station, so buyers should think about what is coming as well as what is there today.

A little history

From a hilltop cottage to a Metro village.

Crows Nest takes its name from a cottage built by Edward Wollstonecraft on his 1821 land grant. It was called the Crow’s Nest because of its high, commanding position.

Cammeray is named after the Cammeraygal people of the Lower North Shore. Until the 1920s it was known as Suspension Bridge, after the bridge built across Long Gully in 1892 to link it with Northbridge.

Willoughby Road grew into one of Sydney’s best known dining streets, and in August 2024 the new Crows Nest Metro station opened, starting a new chapter for the area.

Where people buy

The pockets I know.

These two suburbs offer very different choices a short walk apart.

Willoughby Road villageApartments and terraces around the restaurants, cafes and Metro station. It suits buyers who want to walk to dinner and the train. Nearby construction and nightlife are worth weighing up.
Crows Nest eastTerraces, semis and small blocks on quieter streets towards Wollstonecraft and North Sydney. It is still walkable to the village and station, with a calmer feel.
Cammeray near the golf courseFamily homes and semis on leafy streets near Cammeray Golf Club and the parks. It is popular with young families. Homes here rarely sit on the market long.
Cammeray towards the bridgeHomes near the suspension bridge and Tunks Park, with bushland and Middle Harbour close by. It feels quiet and green. Some streets are steep, with varied access.
Living here

Beaches, schools and getting around.

  • Parks and sport. Cammeray Golf Club and park, Tunks Park, St Leonards Park and the bushland walks around Long Gully.
  • Schools. Cammeray Public and Anzac Park Public are local, with North Sydney Boys and Girls High, Shore, Wenona and Monte Sant’ Angelo close by.
  • Shops and dining. Willoughby Road’s restaurants and cafes, the Crows Nest village shops and Cammeray’s small village on Miller Street.
  • Getting around. The Crows Nest Metro station, buses to the city along Miller Street and quick access to the Warringah Freeway.
My buying tips

What I tell buyers here.

  • Know what is planned. Big changes are approved around the Metro. A new tower nearby can affect views, light and value, so it pays to know the plans.
  • Walk to the Metro. Homes within an easy walk of the station are likely to stay in demand.
  • Freeway noise varies. Some streets in Cammeray sit close to the Warringah Freeway, which can affect noise and resale.
  • Family homes go fast. Houses and semis in Cammeray are popular with families and often sell before auction.

General information only, not financial, legal or tax advice. Please read my terms and disclaimer.

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