Pendle Hill vs Toongabbie
The verdict
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.41M in Pendle Hill. Pendle Hill rates higher for liveability (93 vs 86). Pendle Hill is closer to the coast (25.2 km vs 26.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Toongabbie rates higher (54 vs 48/100 in Pendle Hill).
Scores
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 86 |
| Transport | 95 | 94 |
| Education | 72 | 75 |
| Liveability | 93 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,743 | 16,177 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,824 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.9% | 54.2% |
| Born in Australia | 35.3% | 43.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Pendle Hill Moderate Growth · Toongabbie Moderate Growth
Property
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $498K | $570K |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 253 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,290 | 4,377 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pendle Hill · Toongabbie
Transport
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 430 m |
Liveability
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.2 km | 26.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.4 km | 25.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Pendle Hill | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,743 | 16,177 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,004 | 17,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,761 | 19,355 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pendle Hill or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has the higher residential safety score (Pendle Hill 48/100 vs Toongabbie 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Pendle Hill or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Pendle Hill or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has a higher average school ICSEA (Pendle Hill 1017 vs Toongabbie 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pendle Hill or Toongabbie?
Pendle Hill has the higher transport score (Pendle Hill 95/100 vs Toongabbie 94/100).
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