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Cheltenham

NSW 2119 • Greater Sydney

2,166
Population (2021)
$185,796
Median Household Income
1.65 km²
Area
$695/wk
Median Rent
LeafyFamily-FriendlyCommuter-FriendlyAffluentLow-Density

About Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a leafy residential suburb in Sydney's Upper North Shore, located within the Hornsby Shire approximately 22km northwest of the Sydney CBD. With a population of 2,166 (2021 census), the suburb maintains an exclusive, quiet character largely due to historical land covenants that restricted commercial development around the station. The area features established family homes on generous blocks surrounded by bushland.

Cheltenham offers an excellent family lifestyle with access to quality schools including Epping Boys High School catchment. The suburb features excellent train connectivity with services every 15 minutes to the city (34-minute journey) and just 7 minutes to Macquarie University. Despite lacking a commercial centre, residents enjoy nearby shopping at Epping and Beecroft, while appreciating the suburb's peaceful, tree-lined streets.

Cheltenham falls under postcode 2119 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Epping electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2119
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA / Council
Hornsby
Federal Electorate
Berowra
State Electorate
Epping
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.76°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.65 km²
Elevation
110m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Cheltenham for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.96M
32 sales · ▲ 27.9% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$695
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,612
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
46 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cheltenham
0.5 km
6-8 min
Beecroft
1.5 km
18-20 min
Epping
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Limited routes via Beecroft Rd — Pennant Hills / Epping 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
34 min to Central
By Bus
Not practical
By Car (Peak)
40-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Excellent train service every 15 min. 7 min to Macquarie University.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good footpaths to station; limited shops but parks and schools accessible.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Cheltenham, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ahimsa
67 Cobran Road Cheltenham • SHR #01494

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hornsby Local Government Area, which contains Cheltenham. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
72.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.3%
Motor vehicle theft
43.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
135 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 1.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
7.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
101.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.8%
View all 62 offence types for Hornsby →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,243
Census 2021
2,166
▼ 3.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$48,152
Personal Income 2021
$60,268
▲ 25.2% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$60,268 / yr
$1159/wk
Household
$185,796 / yr
$3573/wk
Family
$199,836 / yr
$3843/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,391
Born Overseas 734

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 206
  • 2. Hong Kong 78
  • 3. England 65
  • 4. India 49
  • 5. Sri Lanka 37
  • 6. New Zealand 35
  • 7. South Korea 24
  • 8. Vietnam 23
  • 9. Malaysia 20
  • 10. Scotland 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 589
Australian 553
Chinese 529
Scottish 266
Irish 223
Indian 88
Italian 64
German 44
Dutch 41
Korean 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

804
Both parents born in Australia
1,039
Both parents born overseas
267
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.4%
No Religion
39.6%
Hinduism
4.1%
Buddhism
3.5%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
71 (3.3%)
5-14 years
288 (13.3%)
15-19 years
174 (8.0%)
20-24 years
153 (7.1%)
25-34 years
134 (6.2%)
35-44 years
231 (10.7%)
45-54 years
330 (15.2%)
55-64 years
357 (16.5%)
65-74 years
239 (11.0%)
75-84 years
134 (6.2%)
85+ years
53 (2.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheltenham known for? +

Cheltenham offers an excellent family lifestyle with access to quality schools including Epping Boys High School catchment.

How far is Cheltenham from Sydney CBD? +

Cheltenham is approximately 22 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 40-55 min in peak hour and 25-35 min off-peak.

Does Cheltenham have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Cheltenham (0.5 km away, approximately 6-8 min walk) on the T9 Northern Line. Bus services include Limited routes via Beecroft Rd, running to Pennant Hills / Epping in approximately 10-15 min.

What is the population of Cheltenham? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cheltenham has a population of 2,166 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Cheltenham a good place to live? +

Cheltenham is well-suited to families and those seeking an upmarket lifestyle, offering a leafy, nature-connected lifestyle in NSW. The suburb features excellent train connectivity with services every 15 minutes to the city (34-minute journey) and just 7 minutes to Macquarie University.

What is the postcode for Cheltenham? +

The postcode for Cheltenham is 2119. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Cheltenham? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Cheltenham is about $1,159 per week (around $60,300 per year). The median household income is $3,573 per week and the median family income is $3,843 per week.

What is the median house price in Cheltenham? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,955,000, up 27.9% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Cheltenham? +

The median age in Cheltenham is 46. The largest age group is 55–64 (357 residents, around 16%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Cheltenham a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cheltenham is part of the Hornsby LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Cheltenham? +

In Cheltenham, the median weekly rent is $695, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,612 (2021 Census).