27 Oct Cremorne Point + Roseville + Vaucluse Property Report Cards
Cremorne Point, Roseville and Vaucluse each sit in a distinctly different segment of Sydney’s residential market, yet they share strong owner-occupier appeal, highly desirable locations and tightly held streets.
Cremorne Point is one of the Lower North Shore’s most tightly held harbourside suburbs, prized for its waterfront setting, sweeping harbour views and proximity to the CBD. Its housing ranges from grand character residences and waterfront homes to Art Deco and established apartments, many enjoying exceptional outlooks. The Cremorne Point Reserve, harbour foreshore walks and ferry access add to its appeal, particularly for buyers seeking a quieter harbourside lifestyle within easy reach of the city.
Roseville is a leafy, established Upper North Shore suburb known for its generous blocks, mature gardens and beautiful Federation and Californian bungalow homes. Strong schooling options, its own railway station and proximity to Chatswood make it particularly attractive to families, while its heritage streetscapes and village atmosphere give the suburb a distinct character. Period homes on quality land remain a key feature of Roseville’s tightly held residential market.
Vaucluse sits at the upper end of Sydney’s prestige market, renowned for its harbour and ocean views, substantial family homes, waterfront estates and tightly held streets. Its natural beauty, including Nielsen Park, Parsley Bay and the South Head coastline, combines with significant heritage landmarks such as Vaucluse House and Macquarie Lighthouse. Large blocks, privacy and proximity to leading Eastern Suburbs schools continue to underpin its appeal to prestige family buyers.
In all three suburbs, a sale price only tells part of the story. A property’s position, land size, view, quality and future potential all shape its value, which is why local knowledge and careful property selection matter so much.
Below, we explore how Cremorne Point, Roseville and Vaucluse have performed over the past 12 months, along with the top home and unit sales for September 2026.
Cremorne Point Property
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Only 13.6% of Cremorne Point’s dwellings are freestanding houses, making them a relatively scarce part of this small harbourside suburb. Just 12 houses sold in the 12 months to 30 September 2026, compared with 13 over the same period last year. With so few transactions, individual sales can have a significant influence on the suburb’s median values.
Cremorne Point house values have softened by 14.1% over the past year, with the median value now sitting at $5.48 million. The scarcity of freestanding homes, combined with Cremorne Point’s desirable harbourside location, is likely to remain an important factor supporting the market over the longer term.
Below, we highlight the top home sale for September 2026.
Units make up approximately 80% of all dwellings in Cremorne Point, making them the dominant housing type in this small harbourside suburb. Much like the house market, sales activity has remained relatively consistent, with 49 units sold in the 12 months to 30 September 2026, compared with 51 over the same period last year.
Cremorne Point unit values have softened slightly by 2.9% over the past year, with the median value now sitting at $1.9 million. However, values remain 7.6% higher than three years ago. New listings have declined by 17.1%, while units are spending a median of 35 days on the market. The low rental vacancy rate of 1.5% suggests continued demand for rental accommodation, reinforcing the appeal of this tightly held harbourside suburb.
Below, we highlight the top apartment sale for September 2026.
Sale Price: Not disclosed
Sold By: Matthew Smythe – Belle Property
Sale Price: Not disclosed
Sold By: Matthew Smythe – Belle Property
Five Fun Facts About Cremorne Point
1. It once had an amusement park
Cremorne Gardens opened in 1856 with music, dancing, games and fireworks.
2. Its name came from London
Cremorne was named after the famous Cremorne Gardens pleasure grounds in London.
3. Maccallum Pool started as a local swimming hole
The iconic harbourside pool began as a simple rock pool created by local residents.
4. Locals created its famous gardens
Lex and Ruby Graham began transforming an overgrown section of the foreshore into beautiful gardens in 1957.
5. Its foreshore was saved from development
Cremorne Point Reserve was protected for public use in the early 1900s, helping preserve its spectacular harbour foreshore.
If you are looking to buy in Cremorne Point or on the Lower North Shore, contact Bernadette Brennan, Principal and Senior Buyers’ Agent at Premier Home Finders.
Roseville Property
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Roseville is known for its leafy streets and substantial family homes, with 48% of residents living in properties with four or more bedrooms. Freestanding houses account for 68.8% of the suburb’s dwellings, although this housing mix is likely to change as new developments emerge under the NSW Low and Mid Rise Housing Policy.
Over the past year, Roseville house values have declined by 7.5%, with the median value now sitting at $3.6 million. New listings have also fallen by 9.8%, while houses are spending a median of 35 days on the market. The introduction of higher-density housing in parts of Roseville may bring both opportunities and challenges as buyers consider the potential impact of redevelopment on the suburb’s traditional residential character.
Below, we highlight the top house sale for September 2026.
Roseville’s unit market remains considerably smaller than its house market, with apartments making up a relatively modest proportion of the suburb’s housing stock. However, this is likely to change over time as new developments bring more apartments to the area under the NSW Low and Mid Rise Housing Policy.
Unit values have declined by 7.8% over the past year, with the median value now sitting at $1.02 million, although values remain 6.1% higher than three years ago. New listings have increased by 5.6%, with units spending a median of 37 days on the market. Rental values have also risen by 12.8%, suggesting continued demand from tenants.
Below, we highlight the top unit sale in September 2026.
Sale Price: $10.2m
Sold By: Lisa Davies – Ray White
Sale Price: Not disclosed
Sold By: Ankit Shah – Shah & Patel Properties – SCHOFIELDS
5 Fun Facts About Roseville
1. Roseville was named after a cottage
Roseville takes its name from an early local cottage called “Roseville”, reflecting the area’s early orchard-growing past.
2. The railway transformed the suburb
Roseville Railway Station opened in 1890, helping transform the area from orchards and bushland into a residential suburb.
3. Roseville has its own historic cinema
Roseville Cinema began as a community hall and became Traynor’s Picture Palace in 1919, eventually evolving into the much-loved local cinema that remains today.
4. There’s a connection to the father of computing
Babbage Road was named after local resident Eden Herschel Babbage, the grandson of computing pioneer Charles Babbage.
5. Roseville Golf Club is more than 100 years old
Roseville Golf Club opened in 1923. Before this, land near the present golf course was used as a training ground for army engineers during World War I.
If you are a Roseville or North Shore buyer, contact Bernadette Brennan or Wendy Zhang, Buyers’ Agents in Sydney’s North Shore.
Vaucluse Property
Top House Sale
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Vaucluse remains one of Sydney’s most prestigious residential suburbs, known for its substantial homes, waterfront properties and spectacular harbour and ocean views. Nine houses sold in September 2026, with individual sales often varying considerably in price depending on location, land size, views and waterfront access.
Over the past year, Vaucluse house values have declined by 8.7%, with the median value now sitting at $9.57 million, although values remain 4.3% higher than three years ago. New listings have increased slightly by 2.2%, while houses are spending a median of 36 days on the market. Rental yields remain low at 1.54%, reflecting the premium prices attached to homes in this tightly held prestige market.
Below, we highlight the top house sale for September 2026.
Vaucluse has a relatively even mix of houses and units, offering a diverse range of properties in one of Sydney’s most prestigious Eastern Suburbs locations. September 2026 saw eight unit sales, reflecting activity across a market that ranges from older-style apartments to luxury residences with spectacular harbour and ocean views.
Over the past year, Vaucluse unit values have declined by 7.8%, with the median value now sitting at $1.45 million. New listings have fallen by 19.8%, while units are spending a median of 38 days on the market. Rental yields remain relatively modest at 3.48%, while the vacancy rate of 4.1% suggests a less competitive rental market than in some neighbouring suburbs.
Below, we highlight the top unit sale for September 2026.
Sale Price: Not disclosed
Sold By: Peter Leipnik – Bradfield BadgerFox – DOUBLE BAY
Sale Price: $2.05m
Sold By: Zac Rabin – TRG
Five Fun Facts About Vaucluse
1. Vaucluse was named after a village in France
The suburb takes its name from Vaucluse House, which was named after the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse in southern France by its original owner, Sir Henry Browne Hayes.
2. Australia’s first lighthouse was built here
The original Macquarie Lighthouse was completed in 1818 at South Head. The site has been used as a navigational beacon since 1794, making it Australia’s longest continuously operating beacon site.
3. Vaucluse House has a fascinating past
The historic estate was home to explorer, barrister and politician William Charles Wentworth and his family. The Wentworths transformed the original cottage into the grand harbourside estate we know today.
4. Its first European owner reportedly used Irish soil to ward off snakes
Sir Henry Browne Hayes is believed to have surrounded his Vaucluse cottage with Irish peat because he thought snakes would not cross Irish soil — thanks to the legend of St Patrick.
5. Shark Beach is actually in Vaucluse
Despite its rather dramatic name, Shark Beach at Nielsen Park is one of Sydney Harbour’s popular swimming and picnic spots, surrounded by parkland and harbour views.
If you are looking to buy in Vaucluse or in the Eastern Suburbs, contact Jill Cook, Buyers’ Agent at Premier Home Finders.
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Feature Image: 📷 realestate.com.au – 136 Milson Road, Cremorne Point, NSW 2090 – sold in 2020 for $16m – Michael Coombs – Atlas