Cherrybrook

Cherrybrook is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Cherrybrook's population was 18,948 as of November 2025. This figure, from AreaSearch's analysis, shows a decrease of 134 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,082. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,948 as of June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,296 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in Cherrybrook.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic trends indicate lower quartile growth nationally; Cherrybrook is expected to grow by 56 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 0.3% over the 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Cherrybrook is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Cherrybrook has seen approximately 15 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 75 homes were approved, with a further six approved in FY26 so far. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $567,000, indicating a focus on the premium market and high-end developments. This financial year, $6.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cherrybrook has significantly less development activity, at 92.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Similarly, when compared nationally, Cherrybrook shows lower development activity, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for buyers seeking space. With around 1224 people per dwelling approval, Cherrybrook reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Cherrybrook will gain 56 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cherrybrook has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Highforest by Mirvac, New Line Road Upgrade, West Pennant Hills Large Development Site (88 hectares), and Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Cherrybrook demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Cherrybrook has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of September 2025.

Employment stability has been relatively consistent over the past year. As of this date, 10,212 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cherrybrook is 62.2%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among Cherrybrook residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Cherrybrook increased by 0.2%, while labour force increased by 0.4%. This resulted in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that over five years, employment should increase by 7.3%, and over ten years, it should increase by 14.6% in Cherrybrook. These projections are based on a simple weighting extrapolation using national industry-specific growth rates applied to Cherrybrook's current employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Cherrybrook SA2 has extremely high incomes nationally. The median income is $61,160 and the average income stands at $86,460. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,872 (median) and $97,363 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 96th percentile ($2,924 weekly). Income analysis reveals that 34.2% of the community falls within the $4,000+ earnings band (6,480 individuals), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A significant 48.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income and strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Cherrybrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Cherrybrook, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 81.5% houses and 18.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cherrybrook was 40.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented dwellings at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $695, compared to Sydney metro's $3,000 and $580 respectively. Nationally, Cherrybrook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cherrybrook features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.0% of all households, including 55.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households comprising 0.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

Cherrybrook demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Cherrybrook's educational attainment notably exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.5% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cherrybrook has 112 active public transport stops offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 86 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,102 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 728 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 45 weekly trips per stop.

Cherrybrook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cherrybrook shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% (11,994 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 76.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.9%. Cherrybrook has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.9% (3,954 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 18.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and broadly align with those of the general population.

Cherrybrook is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cherrybrook has a culturally diverse population, with 50.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Cherrybrook, comprising 44.8% of its population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 11.6% of Cherrybrook's population versus 8.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.8%), English (16.1%), and Other (13.7%). Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.6%, Indian at 10.2%, and Sri Lankan at 1.3% compared to regional averages.

Cherrybrook's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Cherrybrook is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 11.6% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.8%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 7.2% to 5.8%. By 2041, projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age cohort will increase by 588 people (48%), reaching a total of 1,828. Notably, those aged 65 and above will account for 99% of Cherrybrook's population growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 age groups are expected to experience population declines.