WEST PENNANT HILLS

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $2,575,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 963
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 23.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,620
Density 1,789.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

WEST PENNANT HILLS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,575,000
House Sales Volume 43 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

WEST PENNANT HILLS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 963 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.15x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

WEST PENNANT HILLS 963/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

WEST 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.

WEST PENNANT HILLS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,620
Total Population
1,789
people/km² density
23.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,924 people
23.6%
2
China
3,850 people
23.2%
3
Australia
3,595 people
21.6%
4
Ireland
1,294 people
7.8%
5
India
1,155 people
7.0%

Transport

29.5 km
to Sydney CBD
34 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

WEST PENNANT HILLS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About WEST PENNANT HILLS

West Pennant Hills is located in Central Sydney, approximately 29.5km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,620 with a density of 1789 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,575,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 963 per 100,000, 0.15x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 23.61%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (23.17%) and Australian (21.63%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), West Pennant Hills has a house median of $2,575,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), West Pennant Hills has a crime rate of 963 per 100,000, which is 0.15x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Gilroy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 102 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 5 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 76.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Oakhill College, 2024 HSC results: 327 Distinguished Achievers, 8 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 83.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, West Pennant Hills has a population of 16,620, with Chinese comprising 23.20%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: English (23.61%), Chinese (23.17%), Aust (21.63%), Irish (7.79%), Indian (6.95%).

West Pennant Hills is approximately 29.5km from Sydney CBD, about 34 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.