Beecroft vs Pennant Hills
The verdict
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.08M versus $2.57M in Beecroft. Pennant Hills is closer to the coast (20.0 km vs 21.3 km).
Scores
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 88 |
| Transport | 93 | 92 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 84 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,291 | 7,588 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,962 | $2,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.2% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Beecroft Stable · Pennant Hills Stable
Property
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.57M | $2.08M |
| Median unit price | $1.02M | $715K |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | -14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 78 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 185 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,312 | 2,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,163 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beecroft · Pennant Hills
Transport
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 188 | 270 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 20.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.0 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Beecroft | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,291 | 7,588 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,493 | 7,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,605 | 7,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beecroft or Pennant Hills?
Beecroft and Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Beecroft or Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.08M versus $2.57M.
Which has better schools, Beecroft or Pennant Hills?
Beecroft has a higher average school ICSEA (Beecroft 1163 vs Pennant Hills 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beecroft or Pennant Hills?
Beecroft has the higher transport score (Beecroft 93/100 vs Pennant Hills 92/100).
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