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, as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 19,006. This shows a decrease of 76 people from the 2021 Census figure of 19,082. The latest estimate of resident population is 18,948, derived from AreaSearch's examination of June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of 8 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,301 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

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 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth for statistical areas. Cherrybrook (SA2) is projected to grow by 56 persons to 2041, reflecting a total decrease of 0.0% over the 17 years.

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 shows Cherrybrook has seen around 15 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years from FY20 to FY24. This totals an estimated 75 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded so far. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $1,025,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, there have been $6.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cherrybrook shows substantially reduced construction activity (92.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings due to limited new supply. 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 with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to 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 relevant:.

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

Cherrybrook has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is notably represented.

Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year. Employment stability has been relatively consistent during this period, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 10,212 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 62.2% compared to 60.0%.

Key industries for Cherrybrook residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical employment is particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.8% of Cherrybrook's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.2%, labour force by 0.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a similar unemployment rate increase. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cherrybrook's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Cherrybrook suburb has a median taxpayer income of $61,160 and an average income of $86,460 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,579 (median) and $94,120 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 96th percentile ($2,924 weekly). The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 34.2% earning $4000+ weekly (6,500 residents), unlike trends in the surrounding region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Cherrybrook demonstrates considerable affluence with 48.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income while 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

Cherrybrook's dwelling structure in its latest Census report showed 81.5% houses and 18.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cherrybrook stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $695, higher than Sydney metro's $3,000 and $580 respectively. Nationally, Cherrybrook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 compared to Australia's 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 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 12.0%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households making up 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

Cherrybrook's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.5% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. 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, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (10.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, 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 148 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 86 different routes that together facilitate 8,105 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest stop is 151 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 1,157 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 54 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 across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 61% (11,601 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 64.4%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 76.0% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 75.9%. As of 2021, approximately 20.9% (3,972 people) are aged 65 and over, more than Greater Sydney's 18.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's 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 a population where 50.0% speak a language other than English at home, with 52.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 44.8%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 11.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

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 slightly higher at 1.3%.

Cherrybrook hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Cherrybrook is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up a significant portion at 11.6%, while the 25-34 year-olds are less prominent at 5.8%. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 7.2% to 5.8%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to increase by 592 people (48%), growing from 1,235 to 1,828. Notably, all population growth in Cherrybrook will come from those aged 65 and above, reflecting its aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to experience population declines.