Cremorne Point facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cremorne Point Sydney, New South Wales
Cremorne Point on the right of Mosman Bay
Population	2,409 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2090
Location	6 km (4 mi) north of Sydney central business district
LGA(s)	North Sydney Council
State electorate(s)	North Shore
Federal Division(s)	Warringah
Suburbs around Cremorne Point: Neutral Bay Cremorne Mosman Neutral Bay Cremorne Point Mosman Mosman

Cremorne Point is a beautiful harbourside suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of Sydney's Lower North Shore area. You can find it about six kilometres north of the main city centre. It is looked after by the North Sydney Council.

Cremorne Point shares its postcode, 2090, with Cremorne, which is a different suburb to its north. Cremorne Point sits right on Sydney Harbour. It is located between Shell Cove and Mosman Bay.

What's in a Name?

Cremorne Point got its name from the Cremorne Gardens in London, England. This was a very popular fun park in London. The name "Cremorne" comes from old Gaelic words. These words mean 'boundary' and 'chieftain'.

Robertsons Point, a part of Cremorne Point, was named after James Robertson. He was given 35 hectares of land there in 1820. James Robertson was the father of Sir John Robertson, who later became a Premier of New South Wales.

A Look Back: History of Cremorne Point

Before Europeans arrived, Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay were part of the Cammeraygal people's land. They called this area Wul-warra-Jeung. The waters east of the point were known as Goram-Bullagong. After the First Fleet arrived in 1788, the area became known as Careening Point. This name remembered HMS Sirius, a ship from the First Fleet. It was repaired in Mosman Bay.

The 1800s

In 1822, a watchmaker named James Robertson came to Australia. He was given a large amount of land at Cremorne headland in 1823. This land was about 86 acres (35 hectares). He built a lovely house there. One of his sons, Sir John Robertson, became the Premier of New South Wales five times!

Later, in 1853, James Milson Jnr bought the Cremorne peninsula. His family owned a lot of land nearby. He sold parts of this land for houses. This made a lot of money. The courts made sure that a public park was kept along the waterfront. This means Cremorne Point is one of the few places in Sydney with a public park all around its edges.

In 1856, a fun park called Cremorne Gardens opened. It was named after the famous London gardens. Steamers would bring people from Circular Quay every half hour. There were many fun things to do. People could enjoy dancing, a carousel, archery, and games. There was also a German band and fireworks. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper said it was one of the best holiday spots near Sydney. By 1862, the gardens were not as popular and fell into disrepair.

In the 1880s and 1890s, Cremorne Point became a popular place for people to visit on Sundays.

The 1900s

In 1905, a group called the Harbour Foreshores Vigilance Committee was formed. They worked to make Cremorne Reserve a public park. This was a big success after ten years of effort. This park offers amazing views of the harbour and the city.

Cremorne Point wharf in the early 1900s, showing the tram line and a K-class ferry.

The McCallum Pool, on the west side of Cremorne Point, was built in the 1920s. It was a pool for local residents. In the 1920s, the North Sydney Council started a project to make the area more beautiful. Local residents helped out. By the 1930s, the area looked much better.

Cremorne Point is also known for its beautiful Arts and Crafts style houses. These homes were built by famous architects like J. Burcham Clamp.

Getting Around: Transport

Cremorne Point ferry wharf

Cremorne Point has two ferry wharves. Both are part of the Mosman Bay ferry route. The Cremorne Point ferry wharf is on the south-west side of the point. The Old Cremorne Wharf is in Mosman Bay, on the east side.

In the past, people crossed the harbour by rowboat. Ferry services started in the 1850s but stopped because there weren't many people living there. Regular ferry services began again in 1872. A new wharf was built in 1911. Ferry services from Circular Quay started on December 18, 1911. This was to connect with a new tram service.

The foreshore path around Cremorne Point dates back to 1830. This path is a great example of how the government kept a 100-foot (30-meter) reserve along the harbour.

Bus route 225 connects the Cremorne and Neutral Bay wharves. It runs along Milson Road, which is the main street in Cremorne Point.

In 2016, about 33.8% of people living in Cremorne Point used public transport to get to work. About 46.2% drove a car.

Who Lives Here? Demographics

The 2016 census counted 2,409 people living in Cremorne Point.

• Most people (58.9%) were born in Australia. The next largest group (8.6%) was born in England.
• About 79.8% of people spoke only English at home.
• The average age of residents was 43 years. This is a bit older than the national average of 38 years.
• Children under 15 made up 13.8% of the population. People aged 65 and over made up 19.2%.
• The average weekly household income was $2,506. This is almost double the national average of $1,438.
• Most homes (78.2%) in Cremorne Point are flats, units, or apartments. This is much higher than the national average.
• The most common religions were No Religion (36.4%), Catholic (21.7%), and Anglican (16.9%).

Fun Things to Do

The Sydney Amateur Sailing Club is located on the eastern side of Cremorne Point. It's a great place for sailing enthusiasts!