Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
NSW · The Hills Shire Council
West Pennant Hills, 2125
Population
16,620
Median age
43
Median income
$3,078/wk
Employed
60.5%
Languages at home
40.1%non-English
Top: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of The Hills Shire, West Pennant Hills is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 68.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 379th in Australia
- State rank
- 140th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #60 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #99 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $435
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 55
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 16,620
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $3,078
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 185 of 5,443
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 215 / 343 / 147
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
40.1% speak a language other than English at home; 41.5% born overseas
- Language at home
- 9,754 English only · 6,531 other
- Non-English at home
- 40.1%
- Born overseas
- 6,793 (41.5%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 61 (0.4%)
- Australian citizens
- 14,746
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 33
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Mandarin877 · 30.2%
- Cantonese592 · 20.4%
- Korean186 · 6.4%
- Hindi169 · 5.8%
- Arabic127 · 4.4%
- Persian116 · 4%
- Tamil110 · 3.8%
- Sinhalese91 · 3.1%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 190
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 287 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault18
- Fraud43
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Steal From Motor Vehicle10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,137.5
- Hills Montessori SchoolPrimary
- West Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Public transport
284 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eaton Rd Before Oakes Rd
- Eaton Rd Opp Karloon Rd
- Eaton Rd Opp Karloon Rd
- Karloon Rd After Eaton Rd
- Karloon Rd Opp Ashley Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
232 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 3 places of worship · 7 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 17 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 31 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 284 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 26 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 57/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.06
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.06
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.87
Food & drink(1)
- Cafe SalignaCafe
Shopping(1)
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(3)
- Kindergarten
- Hills Montessori SchoolSchool
- Sun Valley Pre-School KindergartenSchool
Health & services(1)
- Veterinary
138 Castle Hill Road
Sport & outdoors(57)
- AC Charlie Moore ReservePark
- Ashley Avenue North ReservePark
- Ashley Avenue ReservePark
- Colbarra Place ReservePark
- Currawong ReservePark
- Eaton Road ReservePark
- George Thornton ReservePark
- Giuffre Place ReservePark
- Henry Curtis ReservePark
- Highs Road Village GreenPark
- Hill Road ReservePark
- Hillside ReservePark
- Jack Read ReservePark
- Koala ParkPark
- Larissa Avenue ReservePark
- Lisle Court ReservePark
- Lyndhurst Court ReservePark
- Moolanda Avenue ReservePark
- Mount Wilberforce Lookout ReservePark
7 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- Park (6)
- Richard Webb ReservePark
- Westmore Drive ReservePark
- Bellamy Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Calgaroo Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Sheperds Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Swains Picnic SitePicnic area
- Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
7 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- Playground (6)
- Treetops Adventure The HillsSports centre
- Sports field
- PoolwerxSwimming pool
1 Castle Hill Road
- Swimming pool (16)
Entertainment(2)
- Mount Wilberforce LookoutViewpoint
7 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- Viewpoint
Transport(98)
98 bus stops
Other(35)
- BWSAlcohol
- Artwork
- RediATMATM
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (5)
- Oakes Road M2 Bus StationBus Station
- Drinking water
- Fitness Station
- Calgaroo Bush Tucker GardenGarden
- Garden Centre
- PlantsPlus Cumberland Forest Garden CentreGarden Centre
- Calgaroo Bush Tucker GardenInformation
- Cumberland State ForestInformation
- Forest Visitor CenterInformation
- Information (6)
- Palm GullyInformation
- Coonara Shopping VillageMall
- Richard Webb ReserveNature Reserve
- Newsagent
- Cafe SalignaOutdoor Seating
- Parking (13)
- BP Oakes RdPetrol station
- Picnic Table (9)
- Place of worship
- Place of worship
5-7 Castle Hill Road
- St Matthew's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box (2)
- Public Toilet • George Thornton Reserve, West Pennant HillsPublic toilets
View Street, West Pennant Hills
- Public Toilet Mount Wilberforce Lookout Reserve, West Pennant HillsPublic toilets
7 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- Public toilets
- Blue GumShelter
- Shelter (2)
- The Hills Shire CouncilShelter
7 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- Southern Cross Nordby VillageSocial Facility
- Treetops Adventure ReceptionTicket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
26 parks and public open space in this suburb
- AC Charlie Moore ReservePark
- Ashley Avenue North ReservePark
- Ashley Avenue ReservePark
- Campbell ParkPark
- Colbarra Place ReservePark
- Currawong ReservePark
- Eaton Road ReservePark
- George Thornton ReservePark
- Giuffre Place ReservePark
- Henry Curtis ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 39
- Parks (OSM)
- 31
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- Place of worship
5-7 Castle Hill Road
- St Matthew's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
604 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)54 ALANA DRIVE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 WEDGETAIL WAY WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Subdivision16 CHERRYBROOK ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care23 NEW LINE ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 TALLGUMS AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 KINGFISHER PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 NEW FARM ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)19 NEW LINE ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure133 CARDINAL AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure55 BOYD AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure134 HIGHS ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure574A PENNANT HILLS ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 FALLEN LEAF COURT WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation120 VICTORIA ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 TAMBAROORA PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 EATON ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 WEDGETAIL WAY WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia29 COLBARRA PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support39A TAYLOR STREET WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ROMA COURT WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)20 WILLOWLEAF PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 WEDGETAIL WAY WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision154 VICTORIA ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation107 CARDINAL AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)130 VICTORIA ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15B NEW LINE ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 GRAYLIND AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 AIKEN ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9B NEPTUNE PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 STAR CRESCENT WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 BARTON AVENUE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15A NEW LINE ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 FALLEN LEAF COURT WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 RODNEY PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 HOOP PINE PLACE WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Under Assessment
February 2026
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia24 CASTLE HILL ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation171A VICTORIA ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support21 EATON ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport175A VICTORIA ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool29 HIGHS ROAD WEST PENNANT HILLS 2125Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksCastle Hill Road, Victoria Road21 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- 102 Coonara Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 24 Aiken Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 25 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 32 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 41 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 46 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 66 Coonara Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 66 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 89 Taylor Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 9 Hill Roadamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in The Hills Shire Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.