Pennant Hills vs Thornleigh
The verdict
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.99M in Pennant Hills. Thornleigh rates higher for liveability (93 vs 81). Thornleigh is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 20.0 km).
Scores
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 |
| Transport | 92 | 96 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 81 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,588 | 8,898 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,433 | $2,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.1% | 63.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Pennant Hills Stable · Thornleigh Stable
Property
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.99M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $729K | $896K |
| House price YoY | -9.8% | -10.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 90 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 53 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 119 | 180 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,924 | 2,855 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,139 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pennant Hills · Thornleigh
Transport
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 88 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 970 m |
Liveability
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 8 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 270 | 103 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.0 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.4 km | 20.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,588 | 8,898 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,737 | 9,208 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,820 | 9,299 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pennant Hills or Thornleigh?
Pennant Hills and Thornleigh have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pennant Hills or Thornleigh?
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Pennant Hills or Thornleigh?
Thornleigh has a higher average school ICSEA (Pennant Hills 1133 vs Thornleigh 1139; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pennant Hills or Thornleigh?
Thornleigh has the higher transport score (Pennant Hills 92/100 vs Thornleigh 96/100).
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