Cherrybrook vs Dural (Hornsby)
The verdict
Dural (Hornsby) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.41M in Cherrybrook. Cherrybrook rates higher for transport (92 vs 27). Dural (Hornsby) is closer to the coast (20.2 km vs 21.6 km).
Scores
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 57 |
| Transport | 92 | 27 |
| Education | 92 | 82 |
| Liveability | 75 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,082 | 7,900 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,924 | $2,489 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.3% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 46.4% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Cherrybrook Stable · Dural (Hornsby) Stable
Property
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.41M | $2.40M |
| Median unit price | $1.65M | $918K |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,060 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 16 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 21 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 89 | 165 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,127 | 2,861 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,155 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cherrybrook · Dural (Hornsby)
Transport
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 110 | 94 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 19 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1,145 | 140 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 20.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cherrybrook | Dural (Hornsby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,082 | 7,900 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,009 | 8,043 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,748 | 8,250 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cherrybrook or Dural (Hornsby)?
Cherrybrook has the higher residential safety score (Cherrybrook 100/100 vs Dural (Hornsby) 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Cherrybrook or Dural (Hornsby)?
Dural (Hornsby) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.41M.
Which has better schools, Cherrybrook or Dural (Hornsby)?
Cherrybrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Cherrybrook 1155 vs Dural (Hornsby) 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cherrybrook or Dural (Hornsby)?
Cherrybrook has the higher transport score (Cherrybrook 92/100 vs Dural (Hornsby) 27/100).
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