Glenhaven vs West Pennant Hills
The verdict
West Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $2.71M in Glenhaven. West Pennant Hills rates higher for transport (62 vs 41). West Pennant Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 93 min).
Scores
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 75 |
| Transport | 41 | 62 |
| Education | 80 | 90 |
| Liveability | 73 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,619 | 16,620 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,532 | $3,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.2% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Glenhaven Stable · West Pennant Hills High Growth
Property
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.71M | $2.64M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.35M |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | -1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 15 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 121 | 108 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 922 | 1,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenhaven · West Pennant Hills
Transport
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 147 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.9 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Glenhaven | West 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 209 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.4 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,619 | 16,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,626 | 16,401 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 22,393 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.03% | -0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenhaven or West Pennant Hills?
Glenhaven and West Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenhaven or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $2.71M.
Which has better schools, Glenhaven or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenhaven 1104 vs West Pennant Hills 1143; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenhaven or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has the higher transport score (Glenhaven 41/100 vs West Pennant Hills 62/100).
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