Cherrybrook vs Dural, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cherrybrook | Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.3/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.1 / 1k | 30.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 229 | 183 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,189 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 28 |
| Population | 19,082 | 7,900 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCherrybrook
- Best for investmentCherrybrook
- Best for best valueCherrybrook
- Best for best schoolsCherrybrook
Comparison summary
Cherrybrook and Dural (Hornsby - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cherrybrook leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cherrybrook; Housing (desirability) favours Cherrybrook; Crime rate favours Cherrybrook. Quick verdicts: Families → Cherrybrook, Investment → Cherrybrook, Best value → Cherrybrook, Best schools → Cherrybrook.