Beecroft vs Cherrybrook
Cherrybrook (median $2,410,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Beecroft ($2,558,000). Over the past year, Beecroft (+2.8%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Cherrybrook (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
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Beecroft and Cherrybrook side by side
| Measure | Beecroft | Cherrybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,558,000 | $2,410,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $1,400,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.8% | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1140 | 1137 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 8 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 40 |
| Population | 10,291 | 19,082 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 989 mm | 989 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cherrybrook scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beecroft (1140) sits above Cherrybrook (1137).
- For buyers
- Cherrybrook is the lower entry point at $2,410,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cherrybrook delivers the better gross yield (2.59% vs 2.34%), but Beecroft has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Beecroft edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1137).
Beecroft vs Cherrybrook: common questions
Is Beecroft or Cherrybrook cheaper to buy in?
Cherrybrook has the lower median house price at $2,410,000, roughly 6% below Beecroft ($2,558,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Over the past 12 months, Beecroft grew +2.8% vs +2.6% in Cherrybrook, a gap of 0.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Beecroft or Cherrybrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beecroft scores 1140 vs 1137 in Cherrybrook. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Cherrybrook scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Beecroft or Cherrybrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Cherrybrook vs 2.34% in Beecroft. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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