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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Cherrybrook is around 19,006, a decrease of 76 people (0.4%) since the 2021 Census figure of 19,082. This decrease is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 18,948, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of 8 new addresses since the Census date. The population density in Cherrybrook is 2,301 persons per square kilometer, above the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for this suburb. For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an expected growth of 37 persons in Cherrybrook by 2041, reflecting a decrease of 0.1% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Cherrybrook has seen approximately 15 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 75 homes. As of FY26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average value of new dwellings is $1,025,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $6.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cherrybrook shows significantly reduced construction activity (92.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Cherrybrook's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 1223 people per approval, Cherrybrook shows a mature, established area.

Population projections indicating stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Cherrybrook has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Among these key projects are 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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Cherrybrook ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Cherrybrook's workforce is highly educated with a notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, 10,164 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 66.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census data showed that 59.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Cherrybrook had a specialization in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, construction was under-represented at 5.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Cherrybrook's labour force decreased by 0.3% while employment declined by 0.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cherrybrook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Cherrybrook has a median taxpayer income of $61,160 and an average of $86,460 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,579 (median) and $94,120 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. Household incomes in Cherrybrook rank at the 96th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,924. The suburb's earnings profile is distinct, with 34.2% earning $4,000 or more per week (6,500 residents), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Cherrybrook exhibits significant affluence, with 48.8% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income, while strong earnings place residents in 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

In Cherrybrook, as per the latest Census, 81.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney's metropolitan area, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Cherrybrook stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged properties at 44.1% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney's metro average of $2,427. Weekly rent in the area averaged $695, compared to Sydney's metro figure of $470. 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%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.5% have 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 146 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These are served by 86 routes, facilitating 8,105 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 80%, followed by trains at 11% and buses at 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 59.6% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,157 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Cherrybrook's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (11,601 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 76.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Cherrybrook has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for 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, making up 11.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.8%), English (16.1%), and Other (13.7%). Korean (2.6%) and Indian (10.2%) are notably overrepresented, while Sri Lankan is also higher at 1.3% compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 3.6%, and 0.3% respectively.

Cherrybrook hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Cherrybrook is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 11.7%, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 5.6% compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.3% to 7.1% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 7.2% to 5.6%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Cherrybrook's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 552 people (104%) from 532 to 1,085. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.