West Pennant Hills, NSW: suburb profile

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 1,789 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Pennant Hills is China. The most common religion is No religion (31.5% 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).

Population
16,620
Census 2021
Median income
$1,032/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$641/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

West Pennant Hills vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in West Pennant Hills is $1,032 a week, 35% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 309th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $641 a week, $256 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWest Pennant HillsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,032/wk$765/wk +35%$766/wk
Household income$3,078/wk$1,704/wk +81%$1,637/wk
Rent$641/wk$385/wk +66%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,033/mo$1,965/mo +54%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.8%22.6% −1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in West Pennant Hills, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West Pennant Hills Population

16,620 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Pennant Hills Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,032/wk
$53,664 per year
Ranked 1,025 of 14,663
Median Rent
$641/wk
$2,778 per month
Ranked 156 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

West Pennant Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in West Pennant Hills against your income

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

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

All schools near West Pennant Hills, with a map

West Pennant Hills Map

West Pennant Hills, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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West Pennant Hills, New South Wales: 33.7476°S, 151.0334°E

West Pennant Hills Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (21)

People in West Pennant Hills

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

1,789
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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
8.6%
India
4.3%
Hong Kong
3.5%
England
2.9%
Sri Lanka
1.9%
South Korea
1.8%
Malaysia
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
11.1%
Cantonese
7.4%
Korean
2.3%
Hindi
2.1%
Arabic
1.5%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.4%
Tamil
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
23.6%
Chinese
23.2%
Australian
21.6%
Irish
7.8%
Indian
6.9%
Scottish
6.8%
Italian
3.7%
Korean
2.6%
Lebanese
2.5%
German
2.2%
Sri Lankan
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.5%
Catholic
22.5%
Anglican
12.4%
Hinduism
5.7%
Buddhism
4.1%
Not stated
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

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

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

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

Homes in West Pennant Hills

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,258 occupied private dwellings in West Pennant Hills at the 2021 Census, 12.2% were rented, 44.1% owned outright and 41.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 72 dwellings
Owned outright
44.1% 2,319 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.6% 2,187 dwellings
Rented
12.2% 643 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

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

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

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

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

Work, income and education in 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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.9%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.2%

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

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

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

Volunteering

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

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

41 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

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

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near West Pennant Hills

The closest suburb to West Pennant Hills is Beecroft, 2.9 km away.

Beecroft
2.9 km away · income $1,076/wk · rent $590/wk
Cherrybrook
3.1 km away · income $940/wk · rent $695/wk
Carlingford
3.3 km away · income $791/wk · rent $500/wk
North Rocks
3.6 km away · income $938/wk · rent $505/wk
Castle Hill (NSW)
3.9 km away · income $931/wk · rent $560/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 1,789 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 typical NSW suburb ($765/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.