Cheltenham, NSW 2119 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cheltenham is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2119, home to 2,166 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 18 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,166
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $3,573 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,159 /week
- Median family income
- $3,843 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $695 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,612
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Beecroft Public School
- Cheltenham Girls High School
- Epping Heights Public School
- Roselea Public School
- West Pennant Hills Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 82 bus stops
- Kirkham St At Parker Cl
- Kirkham St Opp Boronia Av
- Kirkham St At Boronia Av
- Beecroft Rd At Welham St
- Beecroft Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 44 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 17.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.6% of the 799 resolvable premises in Cheltenham. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 153 across postcode 2119 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 47 theft, 43 violent offences, 19 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheltenham?
Cheltenham (NSW 2119) had 2,166 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Cheltenham?
The median advertised rent in Cheltenham is $695/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cheltenham?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cheltenham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Beecroft Public School (0.4 km), Cheltenham Girls High School (0.9 km), Epping Heights Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cheltenham?
Across postcode 2119, 153 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (47), violent (43), property damage (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (17.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cheltenham?
86 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cheltenham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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