Cremorne, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cremorne Sydney, New South Wales
View of Cremorne from Willoughby Bay
Postcode(s)	2090
Elevation	85 m (279 ft)
Area	1.63 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location	6 km (4 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	North Sydney Council
State electorate(s)	North Shore, Willoughby
Federal Division(s)	North Sydney, Warringah
Suburbs around Cremorne: Cammeray Northbridge Mosman Neutral Bay Cremorne Mosman Neutral Bay Cremorne Point

Cremorne is a cool suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 6 kilometres north-east of the main city centre.

Cremorne is part of the North Sydney Council area. Right next door, to the south, is the smaller suburb of Cremorne Point. Cremorne is located between the suburbs of Mosman and Neutral Bay.

History of Cremorne

First People of Cremorne

Long before Europeans arrived, the land where Cremorne now stands was home to the Cam-mer-ray-gal people. They were a group from the Ku-ring-gai Aboriginal nation. This group lived on the north side of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). They were one of the biggest Aboriginal groups in the Sydney area.

How Cremorne Got Its Name

Cremorne was named after the famous Cremorne Gardens in London, England. These gardens were a popular fun spot back in the day.

The name "Cremorne" comes from old Irish words. These words mean 'boundary' or 'chieftain' of a place called Mugdornd. An Irish nobleman, The 1st Viscount Cremorne, got his title from a place called Cremorne in Ireland. He then named his London home after it, which later became the famous gardens.

In Sydney, the Cremorne Gardens, Sydney, opened in 1856. They were on the land that is now Cremorne Point. Even though these gardens closed in 1862, they gave their name to both Cremorne Point and the suburb of Cremorne itself.

Cool Historic Places in Cremorne

Cremorne has some buildings and places that are protected because they are important to history. These are called "heritage-listed" sites. They are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register or the North Sydney Local Environmental Plan.

Some of these special places include:

• Belvedere: A beautiful old house.
• Egglemont: Another historic house.
• SCEGGS Redlands: A school with a long history.
• Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace: A very famous old cinema.
• Cremorne Girls High School (Former): An old school building.

Shopping and Fun in Cremorne

Cremorne is mostly a place where people live. But it also has a busy shopping area along Military Road, especially around Cremorne Junction. Here you can find a supermarket, restaurants, and various shops. There's also the Cremorne Hotel.

One of the coolest places is the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. It's a historic cinema built in 1935. It has a special Art Deco design, which was very popular back then. Inside, it even has a Wurlitzer pipe-organ! This organ is played before some movies, which is a really unique experience. A TV personality named Mike Walsh helped restore it in 1987.

Who Lives in Cremorne?

The 2021 census found that 11,263 people live in Cremorne.

• Most people (58.7%) were born in Australia.
• Other common countries of birth include England (7.0%), China (3.2%), and New Zealand (2.5%).
• Most people (74.4%) speak English at home.
• Other languages spoken include Mandarin (3.6%) and Cantonese (2.1%).
• The average weekly household income in Cremorne is higher than the national average.
• Most homes in Cremorne are apartments (71.4%). There are also separate houses and townhouses.

Schools in Cremorne

SCECGS Redlands is a private school in Cremorne. It teaches both boys and girls. Its senior campus is on Military Road, and its junior and middle campuses are on Murdoch Street.

Homes in Cremorne

Belvedere, Cranbrook Avenue

Cremorne is mainly a residential area, meaning lots of homes! You can see many different styles of houses here. Many homes are in the Federation style, which was popular in Australia around 1900. You can also find the California Bungalow style.

A great example of a California Bungalow is Belvedere on Cranbrook Avenue. It was designed by Alexander Stewart Jolly and built in 1919. It's so special that it's listed as a heritage site!

Famous People from Cremorne

• Francesca Hung was Miss Universe Australia 2018. She is from Cremorne.

Churches in Cremorne

• St Peter's Anglican Church: This church is on Waters Road. It was built between 1909 and 1910.

Getting Around Cremorne

You can travel to and from Cremorne by road or by water. Military Road connects Cremorne to other suburbs like Neutral Bay and Mosman. It also leads to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Many bus routes run along Military Road. These buses can take you to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, and the Northern Beaches.

You can also catch a ferry! The Sydney Ferries Mosman route stops at two wharves in Cremorne Point: Cremorne Point and Old Cremorne. From there, you can ride the ferry to Circular Quay in the city.

Images for kids

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  Willoughby Bay

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  Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

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  General Practice Cremorne

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  St Peter's Anglican Church

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  Home in the Bungalow style, Cranbrook Avenue