Pennant Hills
NSW 2120 · Hornsby
7,588 (2021) → 7,737 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pennant Hills is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2120, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.99M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 20km inland. Pennant Hills has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2120 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (8.38%), India (4.43%), England (3.15%), South Korea (2.87%), Hong Kong (2.82%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.3%), Cantonese (5.77%), Korean (3.57%), Hindi (1.9%), Arabic (1.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
- Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1143
- Pennant Hills High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
- EOC Broken Bay - Pennant HillsPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount St Benedict CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1147
- Arden Anglican SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1173
- Thornleigh West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1142
- Beecroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1187
- Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1142
- West Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1134
- Wahroonga Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1161
- Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1136
- Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1152
- Normanhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1139
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1174
- Cherrybrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1164
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pennant Hills
Is Pennant Hills safe?
Pennant Hills has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,924 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pennant Hills?
In Pennant Hills, the median house price is $1.99M and the median unit price is $729K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Pennant Hills from Sydney CBD?
Pennant Hills is about 19.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 38 bus stops.