Greystanes vs Pendle Hill
The verdict
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.47M in Greystanes. Pendle Hill rates higher for transport (95 vs 70). Pendle Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (57 vs 87 min). On the separate residential safety score, Greystanes rates higher (94 vs 49/100 in Pendle Hill).
Scores
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 87 |
| Transport | 70 | 95 |
| Education | 56 | 72 |
| Liveability | 76 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,511 | 7,743 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,930 | $1,824 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 35.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Greystanes Stable · Pendle Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | $888K | $494K |
| House price YoY | 20.8% | -17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 17 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 102 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 72 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 285 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,641 | 7,026 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,006 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greystanes · Pendle Hill
Transport
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 182 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 300 m |
Liveability
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 45 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 33 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.7 km | 25.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 24.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Greystanes | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,511 | 7,743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,909 | 8,004 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,780 | 8,761 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greystanes or Pendle Hill?
Greystanes has the higher residential safety score (Greystanes 94/100 vs Pendle Hill 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Greystanes or Pendle Hill?
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Greystanes or Pendle Hill?
Greystanes has a higher average school ICSEA (Greystanes 1026 vs Pendle Hill 1006; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greystanes or Pendle Hill?
Pendle Hill has the higher transport score (Greystanes 70/100 vs Pendle Hill 95/100).
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