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Cheltenham

NSW 2119 • Greater Sydney

2,166
Population (2021)
$60,268
Median Income
1.65 km²
Area
110m
Elevation
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.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2119
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA
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

🚌 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

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

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

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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
  • 11. South Africa 16
  • 12. Ireland 13
  • 13. Philippines 11
  • 14. Singapore 10
  • 15. Nepal 9

🧬 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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