Cheltenham vs Pennant Hills
The verdict
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.08M versus $2.76M in Cheltenham. Cheltenham rates higher for liveability (88 vs 81). Cheltenham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 47 min).
Scores
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 88 |
| Transport | 92 | 92 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 88 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,166 | 7,588 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,573 | $2,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.5% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 64.2% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cheltenham Stable · Pennant Hills Stable
Property
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.76M | $2.08M |
| Median unit price | $1.58M | $715K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 92 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 92 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,308 | 2,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,134 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cheltenham · Pennant Hills
Transport
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Cheltenham | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 132 | 270 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 20.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.5 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cheltenham | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,166 | 7,588 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,209 | 7,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,232 | 7,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cheltenham or Pennant Hills?
Cheltenham and Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cheltenham or Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.08M versus $2.76M.
Which has better schools, Cheltenham or Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Cheltenham 1134 vs Pennant Hills 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cheltenham or Pennant Hills?
Cheltenham and Pennant Hills have similar transport scores.
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