Pendle Hill vs Wentworthville
The verdict
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.46M in Wentworthville. Wentworthville rates higher for education (80 vs 72). Wentworthville is closer to the coast (24.0 km vs 25.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pendle Hill rates higher (48 vs 40/100 in Wentworthville).
Scores
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 72 | 80 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,743 | 15,098 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,824 | $2,219 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.9% | 64.3% |
| Born in Australia | 35.3% | 29.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Pendle Hill Moderate Growth · Wentworthville High Growth
Property
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.46M |
| Median unit price | $498K | $595K |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | -10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 331 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 305 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,290 | 4,981 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pendle Hill · Wentworthville
Transport
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 230 m |
Liveability
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 13 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.2 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.4 km | 23.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Pendle Hill | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,743 | 15,098 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,004 | 16,538 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,761 | 19,815 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pendle Hill or Wentworthville?
Pendle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Pendle Hill 48/100 vs Wentworthville 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Pendle Hill or Wentworthville?
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.46M.
Which has better schools, Pendle Hill or Wentworthville?
Wentworthville has a higher average school ICSEA (Pendle Hill 1017 vs Wentworthville 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pendle Hill or Wentworthville?
Pendle Hill and Wentworthville have similar transport scores.
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