Considering Cherrybrook? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Cherrybrook a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Cherrybrook (2126) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Cherrybrook suits established families on high incomes who want a large, owner-occupied house in a high-SEIFA neighbourhood with strong public schooling. The mean ICSEA of 1159 at local public schools is well above the national average, and 82% of dwellings are separate houses. At a $2,350,000 median, you need serious borrowing capacity or significant equity. The 82% owner-occupier rate signals a settled, long-term community of similar households.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so stamp duty concessions do not apply. The walkability score of 22 places Cherrybrook in the 21st percentile across Sydney, meaning a car is not optional, it is essential for almost everything. With 38.8% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, the fire risk is real and not a minor footnote. One cafe within 1.6 kilometres confirms this is not a lifestyle suburb.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific lot you are buying sits within a bushfire-prone land zone and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate to understand any BAL rating and associated building or insurance obligations. - Confirm your commute plan independently. With 69 transport stops recorded but a walkability score of 22, frequency and coverage vary significantly by street. - Get independent insurance quotes before exchange. Bushfire-prone classification at 38.8% of the postcode routinely affects home and contents premiums in Hills Shire.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Cherrybrook?
BOCSAR · CHERRYBROOK 2126
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,20512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−85%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT71%111 reports
ASSAULT17%26 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY13%20 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED68%
NON-DOMESTIC32%
Across 25 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Cherrybrook
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 8.2 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 53 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · All
$1,125per week
Sep 2025 · 53 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2126
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2126. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Cherrybrook is the primary suburb with postcode 2126 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Cherrybrook is the main locality.
Which local government area is Cherrybrook in?
Cherrybrook (2126) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Cherrybrook?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Cherrybrook (2126) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Cherrybrook flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Cherrybrook. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Cherrybrook?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Cherrybrook (2126), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Cherrybrook (2126) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Cherrybrook (2126). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Cherrybrook changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Cherrybrook (2126) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
