North Epping vs Pennant Hills
The verdict
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.43M in North Epping. North Epping rates higher for liveability (88 vs 81). Pennant Hills rates higher for transport (92 vs 77). North Epping is closer to the coast (18.2 km vs 20.0 km).
Scores
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 88 |
| Transport | 77 | 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
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,657 | 7,588 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,062 | $2,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.6% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: North Epping High Growth · Pennant Hills Stable
Property
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $1.78M | $729K |
| House price YoY | 1.1% | -9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 43 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 107 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,117 | 1,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,174 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Epping · Pennant Hills
Transport
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 160 m |
Liveability
| North Epping | 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 | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 349 | 270 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.2 km | 20.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| North Epping | Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,657 | 7,588 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,066 | 7,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,220 | 7,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Epping or Pennant Hills?
North Epping and Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Epping or Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.43M.
Which has better schools, North Epping or Pennant Hills?
North Epping has a higher average school ICSEA (North Epping 1174 vs Pennant Hills 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Epping or Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills has the higher transport score (North Epping 77/100 vs Pennant Hills 92/100).
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