Cammeray

Description of the home

Rooms for Rent – Cammeray (Express CBD access, calm owner-occupied townhouse)

Cammeray is a rare Lower North Shore pocket: leafy, affluent, village-like, and only around 5 km from Sydney’s CBD — close enough for genuine convenience, far enough to feel peaceful. There is a strong local strip along Miller Street with cafés and everyday essentials, plus easy access to green space including Tunks Park on Middle Harbour (around a 15-minute walk).

Cammeray is also recognised as a safe, family-friendly suburb, with BOCSAR (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research) derived suburb summaries indicating very low recorded violent crime levels.

The standout for commuters: a short 7-minute walk (450 metres) to Cammeray Shops for an express bus straight to the CBD (Bridge Street) — around 10 minutes outside heavy congestion (traffic dependent).
For anyone not familiar with the area, you’re also within walking distance of major transport hubs: around 20 minutes’ walk to the Crows Nest Metro (1.4km) and around 20 minutes’ walk to St Leonards Station (1.5km).

This is an owner-occupied, well-maintained three-storey townhouse, so it feels far more private and spacious than a typical apartment share.

Layout (why it lives well)

The townhouse layout creates separate living zones, reducing friction between occupants:
• Ground floor: kitchen, dining, lounge, laundry (including toilet) plus a north-facing courtyard with BBQ
• Bedroom level: the two tenant bedrooms and the main bathroom
• Top floor: the owner’s office/loft retreat (separate zone)

There are also three toilets in total (main bathroom (1st Floor), downstairs laundry (Ground Floor), and the owner’s ensuite), which makes day-to-day living smoother.
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The rooms

Room 1 – North-facing room – $520/week
Bright, comfortable room with built-in wardrobe and air conditioning. Queen bed provided. Desk available if needed.

Room 2 – North-facing room – $480/week
Very similar room with built-in wardrobe and air conditioning.

Great natural light. Furnishing flexible.
Bathroom (renovated): shared only between the two tenants (shower + bath + toilet). The owner uses a separate ensuite.

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Home features
Air conditioning, dishwasher, high-speed internet available, renovated laundry with Miele washer and dryer, instant hot water, plus an additional separate toilet on the ground floor.

Parking
Secure undercover parking available for +$75/week (one space only).

Bills
Bills are not included. Owner pays 50% of electricity/gas/internet. Tenants split the remaining 50% (25% each).

House vibe
Clean, calm, respectful home. Minimum stay: 6 months (preferred). Longer stays welcome.

Who This Would Suit
Female preferred. Best suited to someone with a stable routine who values a quiet, clean, and respectful home environment. International students welcome. This is not a party house.

Home features

• Air-conditioning
• Living area heating
• Broadband Internet
• Dishwasher
• Clothes washer
• Clothes dryer
• Courtyard, garden or yard
• BBQ facilities

Bills and expenses

Bills and Expenses

Bills are not included. Owner pays 50% of electricity/gas/internet. Tenants split the remaining 50% (25% each).