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Cherrybrook vs Thornleigh

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Cherrybrook scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

CherrybrookThornleigh
Active4739
Safety9446
Wealth8072
Value4789
Parks2258
Cafés3154
Transit3566
Green space2832
Active & healthy3232
Schools nearby (OSM)2824
Median rent$695/wk $530/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,640,000$2,010,000
House sales this quarter—42
Population19,0828,898
Full profile Cherrybrook in full Thornleigh in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Cherrybrook safer than Thornleigh?

Cherrybrook scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Cherrybrook or Thornleigh?

Thornleigh has the lower median house price of the two ($2,010,000 vs $2,640,000).

Should I live in Cherrybrook or Thornleigh?

Cherrybrook scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Cherrybrook or Thornleigh.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →