Cromer in Norfolk is a family favourite, the same seems to be true over on the other side of the world in Cromer, New South Wales in Australia. Only 30 minutes away from the city of Sydney, Cromer in NSW is actually a suburb, but can it rival our town?

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Cromer Parish Church v Cromer Uniting Commnunity Church

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Cromer Community Centre v Cromer Community Centre

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Le Moon Chinese Restaurant v Cromer Curry House

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Cromer Golf Course v Cromer Golf Course

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Mayfair Hotel v Time and Tide Hotel

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North Lodge Park v Cromer Park

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Holcombe House v Maybrook Retirement Village

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Station Road v Geelong Road

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Cromer Academy v Cromer Public School

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Cromer Pier v Middle Creek, Lake Cromer

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Cromer in NSW is thought to be named after Cromer in Norfolk. It was previously known as Dee Why West but changed after Dee Why Gold Links became the Cromer Country Club in 1940 and applied to change the area's name, creating a new suburb.

Not only is Cromer, NSW a gateway to beautiful Northern beaches it is also bordered by Narrabeen Lakes.

Population:

Cromer, UK: 7.949 (2011)

Cromer, NSW, Australia: 7,161 (2011)