Suburbs West Pennant Hills

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West Pennant Hills NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Pennant Hills, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of West Pennant Hills NSW is 16,620 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Pennant Hills is $1,032 per week ($53,664 per year). Median rent in West Pennant Hills is $641 per week ($2,778 per month). West Pennant Hills has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. West Pennant Hills has a population density of 1788.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Pennant Hills is China. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Pennant Hills is $3,033.

There were 41 recorded offences in West Pennant Hills in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

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📍 West Pennant Hills, New South Wales — 33.7476°S, 151.0334°E

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West Pennant Hills Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Pennant Hills Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,032/wk
$53,664 per year
#1025 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$641/wk
$2,778 per month
#156 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Pennant Hills Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (8,218) Female 50.6% (8,411)

Population Density

1788.7
people per km²
16,620 people · 9.3 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,264
Family income/wk

West Pennant Hills Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Pennant Hills Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
51.5% 2,319 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
48.5% 2,187 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Pennant Hills Country of Birth

Australia
72.7%
China
10.0%
India
5.3%
Hong Kong
4.2%
England
3.9%
Iran
1.5%
Indonesia
0.9%
Fiji
0.6%
Egypt
0.5%
Germany
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

West Pennant Hills Religion

No Religion
37.1%
Catholic
26.4%
Anglican
14.6%
Hinduism
6.7%
Buddhism
4.8%
Not stated
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Pennant Hills Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

West Pennant Hills Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
38.0%
Cantonese
25.6%
Korean
8.1%
Hindi
7.3%
Other
5.8%
Arabic
5.5%
Persian ED
5.0%
Tamil
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

West Pennant Hills Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.3% 4,928 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.1% 2,520 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.6% 323 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.0% 4,756 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

West Pennant Hills Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.3%
Postgraduate Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Certificate III/IV
12.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.1%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

West Pennant Hills Occupation

Professionals
44.7%
Managers
22.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.6%
Community & Personal Service
4.8%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
1.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

West Pennant Hills Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.7%
Engineering
12.9%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Health
10.8%
Information Technology
7.7%
Education
6.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

West Pennant Hills Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Pennant Hills Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
2.6%
$800-$999/wk
3.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Pennant Hills Marital Status

💍
Married
63.8% 8,666
↔️
Separated
1.6% 215
📋
Divorced
4.5% 616
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 538
👤
Never married
26.2% 3,555

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Pennant Hills Ancestry

English
20.2%
Chinese
19.8%
Australian
18.5%
Other
12.5%
Irish
6.7%
Indian
6.0%
Scottish
5.8%
Italian
3.2%
Korean
2.2%
Lebanese
2.1%
German
1.9%
Sri Lankan
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Pennant Hills School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.9%
Secondary — Government
16.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Secondary — Catholic
10.3%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
7.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Primary — Catholic
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

West Pennant Hills Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.9% 1,278
✅
No need for assistance
96.1% 31,223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

West Pennant Hills Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.7% 2,481
—
Not a volunteer
81.3% 10,788

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Pennant Hills Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Pennant Hills How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.2%
Did not go to work
24.9%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Bus
3.0%
Train
1.1%
Walked only
1.1%
Other
0.9%
Truck
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

West Pennant Hills Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.5%
1 vehicle
23.9%
2 vehicles
46.5%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

West Pennant Hills Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
3.8%
3 bedrooms
17.9%
4 bedrooms
47.4%
5 bedrooms
24.0%
6+ bedrooms
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

West Pennant Hills Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
27.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Pennant Hills Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
126
Indigenous residents
32,598
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Pennant Hills Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
857
Asthma
548
Diabetes
487
Heart disease
430
Arthritis
408
Cancer
266
Lung condition
185
Stroke
121
Kidney disease
112
Dementia
24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

West Pennant Hills Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Pennant Hills Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.7%
Couple — no children under 15
29.2%
Couple — no children
21.1%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%
One parent — children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Pennant Hills Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 16
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 13
🏅
Previously served
1.4% 189
👤
Never served
98.4% 13,076

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Pennant Hills Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 1,738
—
Did not provide
86.9% 11,492

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Pennant Hills Children Ever Born

No children
26.9%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
37.5%
3 children
16.5%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

West Pennant Hills When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
43
1951–1960
175
1961–1970
323
1971–1980
588
1981–1990
1,447
1991–2000
1,473
2001–2010
1,561
2011–2015
624
2016
112
2017
85
2018
81
2019
107
2020
80
2021
15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

West Pennant Hills Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

West Pennant Hills Household Size

1 person
11.4%
2 persons
29.1%
3 persons
19.8%
4 persons
24.6%
5 persons
9.8%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Pennant Hills Where Residents Moved From

Same address
14,649
Moved from NSW
1,175
Moved — same area (SA2)
215
Moved from overseas
105
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from SA
3
Moved from WA
3
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

West Pennant Hills Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
92.8%
Step family — no other children
5.2%
Blended family — no other children
0.9%
Intact family — other children present
0.8%
Other couple — children only
0.1%
Step family — other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Pennant Hills Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 41 total

Theft
18
Assault
9
Other Against Property
7
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
3
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

West Pennant Hills Schools

21
schools nearby
13
government
1128
avg ICSEA score
16,932
total students
John Purchase Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 550 students
1168
ICSEA
Cherrybrook Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 886 students
1164
ICSEA
Oakhill Drive Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 756 students
1152
ICSEA
Mount St Benedict College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,331 students
1147
ICSEA
Cherrybrook Technology High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,098 students
1146
ICSEA
St Bernadette's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 479 students
1145
ICSEA
Murray Farm Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 787 students
1142
ICSEA
Tangara School for Girls Independent
Combined · K-12 · 771 students
1141
ICSEA
Hills Montessori School Independent
Primary · K · 16 students
1141
ICSEA
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 262 students
1140
ICSEA
North Rocks Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 861 students
1137
ICSEA
West Pennant Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 510 students
1134
ICSEA
Castle Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 970 students
1128
ICSEA
Oakhill College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,242 students
1124
ICSEA
Roselea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
1112
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Pennant Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,078/wk
Median Rent $641/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in West Pennant Hills

≈ $13,338/month
Median rent $641/wk
Left after rent $2,437/wk
Rent share 20.8%

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West Pennant Hills vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brighton-Le-Sands
Pop: 8,336 Income: $814/wk Rent: $450/wk
Kingscliff
Pop: 8,355 Income: $778/wk Rent: $490/wk
Warriewood
Pop: 8,379 Income: $1,060/wk Rent: $750/wk
Bella Vista
Pop: 8,384 Income: $1,081/wk Rent: $740/wk
Springwood (NSW)
Pop: 8,423 Income: $855/wk Rent: $400/wk
Narara
Pop: 8,471 Income: $808/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Pennant Hills

What is the population of West Pennant Hills NSW?

The population of West Pennant Hills NSW is 16,620 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1788.7 people per km².West Pennant Hills is ranked #222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Pennant Hills?

The median personal income in West Pennant Hills NSW is $1,032 per week, or $53,664 per year.The median household income is $3,078 per week.Family income is $3,264 per week.West Pennant Hills is ranked #1,025 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Pennant Hills?

Median rent in West Pennant Hills NSW is $641 per week ($2,778 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Pennant Hills ranks #156 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Pennant Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Pennant Hills NSW is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Pennant Hills?

The median age in West Pennant Hills NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Pennant Hills a good suburb to live in?

West Pennant Hills is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 16,620.The median income is $1,032/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14266. All dollar figures in AUD.