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 the suburb of Cherrybrook is around 19,006, reflecting a decrease of 76 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population in Jun 2024 was 18,948, with an additional 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,301 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the suburb expected to grow by 56 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting no change 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 indicates that Cherrybrook has seen approximately 15 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 75 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $1,025,000, suggesting that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

There have been $6.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential development. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cherrybrook shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 92.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, Cherrybrook's building activity is also below average, reflecting its mature status and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises approximately 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With around 1223 people per approval, Cherrybrook is considered a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, which may benefit potential buyers.

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

A total of 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area significantly. Among these key projects are Highforest by Mirvac, New Line Road Upgrade, West Pennant Hills Large Development Site spanning 88 hectares, and Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal. The following list details those considered 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 with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 67.2%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

A significant 59.6% of residents worked from home according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Cherrybrook specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but construction is under-represented at 5.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be 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 grew by 0.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. 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 and does not account for localized population projections.

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 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for 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 median income would be approximately $66,579 and average income around $94,120, factoring in an 8.86% growth since financial year 2023. According to census data, Cherrybrook's household incomes rank at the 96th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,924. The suburb has a significant proportion, 34.2%, earning over $4,000 weekly (around 6,500 residents), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Cherrybrook's affluence is evident 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 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Cherrybrook, 81.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 18.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cherrybrook stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 44.1% and rented dwellings at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Cherrybrook averaged $695 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Cherrybrook's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were 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, including 55.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households making up 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 residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher proportion with university qualifications at 52.5%, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (32.2%), postgraduate qualifications (17.0%), and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways are also pursued, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 10.1%, totalling 20.8%. Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.5%), secondary (10.5%), and tertiary (7.4%) levels.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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 stops are served by 86 different routes, facilitating 8,105 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 151 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Cherrybrook residents commute outwards using their cars (80%), followed by train (11%) and bus (6%). On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 59.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 1,157 trips daily, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to Cherrybrook's location 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 remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Approximately 61% of Cherrybrook's total population (11,601 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.0%, reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Cherrybrook has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 21.5% (4,086 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning 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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 50.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 44.8% of Cherrybrook's population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 11.6%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese (20.8%) and English (16.1%) are the most prevalent groups, both substantially higher than regional averages. Other groups with notable divergences include Korean (2.6% vs 1.1%), Indian (10.2% vs 3.6%), and Sri Lankan (1.3% vs 0.3%).

Cherrybrook hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Cherrybrook is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 11.6% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 7.1% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 7.2% to 5.5%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Cherrybrook's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 548 people (103%) from 532 to 1,081. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of Cherrybrook's total population growth, reflecting its aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.