Cherrybrook (NSW)

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According to ABS population releases and address validations conducted by Districts, the suburb of Cherrybrook is home to an estimated 19,063 residents as of May 2026. This represents a minor decline of 19 people (0.1%) from the 19,082 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived by Districts through analysing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 14 validated new addresses added since the Census. The suburb of Cherrybrook has a population density of 2,307 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by Districts. Recent population increases have been almost exclusively driven by international arrivals.

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The suburb of Cherrybrook features a workforce with high levels of tertiary education, particularly in technology fields, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.8% and steady job numbers over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,209, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, at 66.6% compared to 69.1%. Census data indicates that 59.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the financial year 2023 show a median income of $61,160 and an average income of $86,460 in the suburb of Cherrybrook. These figures represent some of the highest levels nationally, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the figures are estimated to have reached $67,472 (median) and $95,383 (average) by March 2026. Weekly household incomes are high, ranking in the 96th percentile at $2,924. The highest income band of $4,000 or more is the most common, comprising 34.2% of residents (6,519 people), in contrast to the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - range is the most common at . High earners are highly represented, with of households receiving more than weekly, demonstrating strong household wealth. Housing costs consume of income, and the suburb ranks in the th percentile for disposable income, placing it in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Cherrybrook consisted of 81.5% standalone houses and 18.5% multi-unit dwellings (including townhouses and apartments), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates are high, with 40.7% of homes owned outright, while 44.1% are mortgaged and 15.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $695, compared to $470 across the broader metropolitan area. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Cherrybrook are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households in the suburb of Cherrybrook at 88.0%, which is composed of couples with children at 55.5%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single parent families at 7.9%. Non-family households represent 12.0% of the total, with single person households accounting for 11.3% and group households making up 0.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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A high proportion of residents in the suburb of Cherrybrook hold university degrees, with 52.5% of those aged 15+ having completed tertiary studies, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.2% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.8% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 10.1%.

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The suburb of Cherrybrook has 146 active public transport stops, providing access to buses and light rail. These stops are served by 86 routes, which deliver 8,105 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Most working residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 80% of commuters, followed by trains at 11% and buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 59.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Cherrybrook are strong, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 61% of the population (11,636 people) having coverage, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Cherrybrook has a diverse cultural profile, with 50.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 44.8% of the population. Hinduism is also highly represented at 11.6%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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The median age of residents in the suburb of Cherrybrook is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 11.4% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is relatively small at 6.2% compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%. Projections to 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 85+ bracket forecast to grow by 547 people (103%) from to . The and over age groups are projected to account for the entirety of the population growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, the to and to brackets are projected to decrease in size.

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Cherrybrook currently has an estimated 629 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 373 children aged 0-2 and 249 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 522 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,285. Birth rates in the area have averaged 4.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.