Cherrybrook
NSW 2126 · Hornsby
19,082 (2021) → 19,009 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cherrybrook is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2126, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 22km inland. Cherrybrook has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2126 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (9.58%), India (8.84%), England (3.42%), Hong Kong (3.11%), Sri Lanka (3.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.74%), Cantonese (7.02%), Hindi (4.29%), Tamil (2.91%), Korean (2.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- John Purchase Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1168
- Cherrybrook Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1164
- Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
- Tangara School for GirlsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1141
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pennant Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1109
- Oakhill Drive Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1152
- Warrah Specialist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1065
- Thornleigh West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1142
- Mount St Benedict CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1147
- Oakhill CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1124
- Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1143
- West Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1134
- St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1147
- EOC Broken Bay - Pennant HillsPrimary · Catholic · 2.7km
- Pacific Hills Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1118
- New Hope Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cherrybrook
Is Cherrybrook safe?
Cherrybrook 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 1,127 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cherrybrook?
In Cherrybrook, the median house price is $2.41M and the median unit price is $1.65M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Cherrybrook from Sydney CBD?
Cherrybrook is about 22.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cherrybrook?
Cherrybrook has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1155 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cherrybrook?
Cherrybrook has a transport score of 92/100 and 110 bus stops.