Pennant Hills

NSW 2120 · Hornsby

7,588 (2021) → 7,737 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,588

Population

$2.08M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Pennant Hills is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2120, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.08M 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.

19.4 km

To Sydney CBD

20.0 km

To coast

$900/wk

Median rent (house)

160 m

To nearest station

Demographics

7,588

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237

Median household income (weekly)$2,433

vs NSW median+31.5%

Bachelor degree or higher65.1%

Born in Australia57.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,919 / 389 / 300

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

$2.08M-14.9%

Median house (2025)

$715K+7.7%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $685 wk

Rental yield (house)2.3%

Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling132/100k

Steal from dwelling26/100k

Motor vehicle theft53/100k

Domestic assault119/100k

Robbery13/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 172 (all categories, latest year)2,267 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

192

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1117 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1156
Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1132
Pennant Hills High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1105

Nearby (within 10km)

Mount St Benedict CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1137
Arden Anglican SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1167
Thornleigh West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1134
Beecroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1184
Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1134
West Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1131
Wahroonga Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1151
Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1140
Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1149
Normanhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1144
Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1162
Cherrybrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1159

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

38Bus

CBD commute (est.)47 min (train)

Peak train frequency62/hr

Nearest train stationPennant Hills (160 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets

71 in suburbCafes/Rest.

278 in suburbParks

134 in suburbPlaygrounds

1,535270 in suburbPools

31 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

61 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

126 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

26060 in suburbSports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSydney Adventist Hospital (2.3 km)

Nearest vet1.4 km

Nearest airportSydney (25.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.49%

Projected population 20417,820

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Thornleigh$1.93M96transport CheltenhamData not available92transport Beecroft$2.64M93transport Normanhurst$2.14M96transport Westleigh$1.90M61transport North Epping$2.33M77transport

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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 2,267 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Pennant Hills?

In Pennant Hills, the median house price is $2.08M and the median unit price is $715K. 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 1135 (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.