Cherrybrook
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 18,950 as of August 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 132 people from the 2021 Census count of 19,082, which is equivalent to a 0.7% decline. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 18,950, and there were an additional eight validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,297 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove Cherrybrook's population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch used NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, Cherrybrook is expected to grow by 56 persons by 2041, resulting in a total growth of 0.3% over the 17-year period.

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 two more approved in FY26 so far. Despite a recent population decline, new supply appears to have kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of these properties is $1,025,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market and high-end developments. This financial year has seen $6.5 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting Cherrybrook's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cherrybrook has significantly less development activity, 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 reflects a mature market with possible development constraints.

New building activity in Cherrybrook is predominantly detached houses at 93.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 7%. This sustains the area's suburban identity, concentrating on family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 1224 people per dwelling approval, Cherrybrook reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Cherrybrook will gain 54 residents by 2041. 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 13 infrastructure projects that may impact the area. Significant projects include Highforest by Mirvac, Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal, West Pennant Hills Large Development Site (88 hectares), and Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Cherrybrook ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

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

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,566 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cherrybrook was 62.2%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Professional & technical services had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% and labour force increased by 3.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lagging national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cherrybrook's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Cherrybrook was $61,160 and average income was $86,460. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $67,643 (median) and $95,625 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 96th percentile ($2,924 weekly). Income analysis shows that 34.2% of Cherrybrook residents earn over $4,000 weekly, while surrounding regions have a higher proportion earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A significant 48.8% of Cherrybrook residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income and 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

In Cherrybrook, as per the latest Census, 81.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Sydney's metropolitan area where 78.2% were houses and 21.8% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Cherrybrook stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged properties at 44.1% and rented dwellings at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Sydney's metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $695, compared to Sydney's $3,000 and $580 respectively. Nationally, Cherrybrook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 88.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children (55.5%), couples without children (24.1%), and single parent families (7.9%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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

Educational attainment in Cherrybrook is notably high, with 52.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. The most common university qualification is a Bachelor degree at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates accounting for 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education. There are four schools in Cherrybrook with a combined enrollment of 4,337 students as of the latest data. The area's educational performance is exceptional, indicated by its Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1150, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes two primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs with 22.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.4, suggesting that Cherrybrook serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The analysis of public transport in Cherrybrook shows that there are currently 112 operational stops. These consist of a mix of light rail and bus services. In total, these stops are served by 86 different routes which facilitate 5,102 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent with residents usually located within 151 meters from their nearest stop. On average across all routes, there are 728 trips daily, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual 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 with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 63% of Cherrybrook residents have private health cover, exceeding the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (5.8%) and asthma (5.5%). A total of 76.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 75.9%. Cherrybrook has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 18.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Cherrybrook are strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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 significant cultural diversity, with 50.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion at 44.8%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 11.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Top ancestries include Chinese (20.8%), English (16.1%), and Other (13.7%). Korean (2.6%) and Indian (10.2%) are notably overrepresented, while Sri Lankan is slightly higher at 1.3% compared to regional averages.

Cherrybrook hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Cherrybrook is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 11.6%, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 6.5% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 7.2% to 5.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate a significant growth in the 75 to 84 age cohort, increasing by 588 people (47%) from 1,239 to 1,828. Notably, those aged 65 and above will account for 99% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 age groups are expected to experience population declines.