Cherrybrook vs Westleigh
The verdict
Westleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.41M in Cherrybrook. Cherrybrook rates higher for transport (92 vs 61). Westleigh rates higher for liveability (89 vs 75). Westleigh is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 21.6 km).
Scores
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 80 |
| Transport | 92 | 61 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 75 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,082 | 4,501 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,924 | $3,021 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.3% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 46.4% | 65.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Cherrybrook Stable · Westleigh Stable
Property
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.41M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.65M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 16 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 21 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 89 | 22 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,127 | 511 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,155 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cherrybrook · Westleigh
Transport
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 110 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1,145 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 19.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cherrybrook | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,082 | 4,501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,009 | 4,658 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,748 | 4,704 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cherrybrook or Westleigh?
Cherrybrook and Westleigh have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cherrybrook or Westleigh?
Westleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.41M.
Which has better public transport, Cherrybrook or Westleigh?
Cherrybrook has the higher transport score (Cherrybrook 92/100 vs Westleigh 61/100).
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