PENNANT HILLS

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $1,815,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $840,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,964
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 19.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,588
Density 1,239.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

PENNANT HILLS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,815,000
House Sales Volume 45 sales
Unit Median $840,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $793/wk
2 Bed Unit $660/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PENNANT HILLS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,964 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.30x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PENNANT HILLS 1,964/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PENNANT HILLS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PENNANT HILLS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,588
Total Population
1,239
people/km² density
19.0%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,017 people
26.6%
2
Australia
1,860 people
24.5%
3
China
1,444 people
19.0%
4
Ireland
716 people
9.4%
5
Scotland
661 people
8.7%

Transport

29.1 km
to Sydney CBD
35 min
drive to CBD
64 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

Mount St Benedict College

Details
79.6 score Year 7-12 Girls

Public (1)

Pennant Hills High School

Details
68.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

PENNANT HILLS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About PENNANT HILLS

Pennant Hills is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 29.1km from CBD, about 64 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,588 with a density of 1239 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,815,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $840,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Pennant Hills High School has 95 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Mount St Benedict College has 185.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1964 per 100,000, 0.30x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 26.58%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (24.51%) and Chinese (19.03%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Pennant Hills has a house median of $1,815,000 and unit median of $840,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Pennant Hills has a crime rate of 1964 per 100,000, which is 0.30x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Pennant Hills High School, 2024 HSC results: 95 Distinguished Achievers, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 68.2. Catholic schools: St Leo's Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 52 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 60.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Mount St Benedict College, 2024 HSC results: 185 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 6 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 79.6.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Pennant Hills has a population of 7,588, with Chinese comprising 19.00%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (26.58%), Aust (24.51%), Chinese (19.03%), Irish (9.44%), Scottish (8.71%).

Pennant Hills is approximately 29.1km from Sydney CBD, about 35 minutes by car or 64 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T9 Northern Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.