Overall score
Cheltenham
53.2/100
Cherrybrook
67.6/100
Cheltenham vs Cherrybrook, NSW suburb comparison
Cheltenham for retirees and families; Cherrybrook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CheltenhamCherrybrook
Crime rate
Cheltenham
13.8 / 1k
Cherrybrook
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cheltenham
169
Cherrybrook
1,189
Population
Cheltenham
2,166
Cherrybrook
19,082
Metric leadCheltenham 2Cherrybrook 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCheltenham
- Best for familiesCheltenham
- Best for investmentCherrybrook
- Best for best valueCherrybrook
- Best for best schoolsCheltenham
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cheltenham | Cherrybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.8 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 229 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 1,189 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 21 |
| Population | 2,166 | 19,082 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cheltenham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Cherrybrook is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Cheltenham pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Cherrybrook is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Cheltenham the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cherrybrook.