Cheltenham
NSW 2119 · Hornsby
2,166 (2021) → 2,209 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cheltenham is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2119, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.76M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 20km inland. Cheltenham has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.51%), Hong Kong (3.6%), England (3%), India (2.26%), Sri Lanka (1.71%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.36%), Cantonese (7.2%), Tamil (1.43%), Korean (1.39%), Hindi (1.02%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1116 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1134
Nearby (within 10km)
- Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1149
- Beecroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1184
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1162
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
- Arden Anglican SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1167
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1146
- Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1136
- Karonga SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1048
- Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1156
- St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1132
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1112
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham
Is Cheltenham safe?
Cheltenham has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,308 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, the median house price is $2.76M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.
How far is Cheltenham from Sydney CBD?
Cheltenham is about 17.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1134 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.