Cherrybrook, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cherrybrook, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Cherrybrook |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.72178 |
| Longitude | 151.04442 |
| Population | 18,588 |
| Density | 2236.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Elevation | 157 m |
| Postcode | 2126 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km northwest |
Cherrybrook is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 18,588. The locality covers an area of 8.3 km², giving a population density of about 2236.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 157 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km northwest of Sydney. Cherrybrook is located at 33.7218°S, 151.0444°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2126.
Cherrybrook rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of Sydney's northern fringes, where the urban sprawl softens into pockets of leafy suburbia. It lies 4.3 km east-north-east of Castle Hill, NSW (from Castle Hill, NSW: bearing 77°T), and is situated 14.5 km east-north-east of Blacktown. Here, the terrain subtly slopes and winds, a gentle preamble to the deeper bushland that lies beyond, its character defined by the mature gum trees that cast long, dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding residential streets. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness, a hint of the cooler, damper air that often settles in the hollows before the sun fully claims the sky. It is a place where the manicured gardens of homes often blend seamlessly with the untamed beauty of the surrounding natural environment, creating a unique, almost permeable boundary between the cultivated and the wild.
Historically, the land that now comprises Cherrybrook was part of a broader agricultural district, its fertile soils once yielding crops and supporting grazing. As Sydney expanded, this area gradually transitioned, its agricultural roots giving way to residential development, though the echoes of its pastoral past can still be felt in the generous block sizes and the enduring presence of large, established trees. The local economy is now primarily driven by services and retail, catering to the needs of its growing population, with centres and shopping precincts serving as hubs of daily activity. A distinctive feature of Cherrybrook is its connection to the broader national parklands, with significant tracts of bushland providing a natural sanctuary and recreational opportunities for its residents, a constant reminder of the wild heart beating beneath the suburban veneer.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cherrybrook, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cherrybrook, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Cherrybrook includes the postcode (2126), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cherrybrook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |