Beecroft vs Cherrybrook
The verdict
Cherrybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.41M versus $2.58M in Beecroft. Beecroft rates higher for liveability (84 vs 75). Beecroft has a shorter estimated CBD commute (46 vs 53 min).
Scores
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 86 |
| Transport | 93 | 92 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 84 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,291 | 19,082 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,962 | $2,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.2% | 66.3% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 46.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Beecroft Stable · Cherrybrook Stable
Property
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.58M | $2.41M |
| Median unit price | $985K | $1.65M |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 78 | 16 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 21 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 185 | 89 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,176 | 1,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,169 | 1,155 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beecroft · Cherrybrook
Transport
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 110 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 188 | 1,145 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.0 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Beecroft | Cherrybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,291 | 19,082 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,493 | 19,009 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,605 | 20,748 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Beecroft and Cherrybrook have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Cherrybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.41M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Beecroft has a higher average school ICSEA (Beecroft 1169 vs Cherrybrook 1155; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Beecroft has the higher transport score (Beecroft 93/100 vs Cherrybrook 92/100).
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