Overall score
Cherrybrook
67.6/100
Pennant Hills
68.5/100
Cherrybrook vs Pennant Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Cherrybrook for investment and value; Pennant Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CherrybrookPennant Hills
Crime rate
Cherrybrook
12.0 / 1k
Pennant Hills
23.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cherrybrook
1,189
Pennant Hills
390
Population
Cherrybrook
19,082
Pennant Hills
7,588
Metric leadCherrybrook 7Pennant Hills 22 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 retireesPennant Hills
- Best for familiesPennant Hills
- Best for investmentCherrybrook
- Best for best valueCherrybrook
- Best for best schoolsPennant Hills
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 | Cherrybrook | Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.6/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 23.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 229 | 83 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,189 | 390 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 27 |
| Population | 19,082 | 7,588 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cherrybrook reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Pennant Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Pennant Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Cherrybrook keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cherrybrook is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Pennant Hills answers with overall desirability.
Cherrybrook suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pennant Hills is the stronger match for retirees and families.