Pendle Hill vs South Wentworthville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,424,000 and $1,346,000.
South Wentworthville (median $1,346,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Pendle Hill ($1,424,000). Over the past year, Pendle Hill (+9.5%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of South Wentworthville (+9%) on house-price growth.
South Wentworthville scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pendle Hill (1063) sits above South Wentworthville (1055). South Wentworthville skews owner-occupied (58%), Pendle Hill runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
South Wentworthville is the lower entry point at $1,346,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Wentworthville delivers the better gross yield (2.96% vs 2.79%), but Pendle Hill has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Pendle Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1055).
Common questions
Is Pendle Hill or South Wentworthville cheaper to buy in?
South Wentworthville has the lower median house price at $1,346,000, roughly 6% below Pendle Hill ($1,424,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pendle Hill or South Wentworthville?
Over the past 12 months, Pendle Hill grew +9.5% vs +9% in South Wentworthville, a gap of 0.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Pendle Hill or South Wentworthville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pendle Hill scores 1063 vs 1055 in South Wentworthville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Pendle Hill or South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville scores 50/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pendle Hill or South Wentworthville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.96% in South Wentworthville vs 2.79% in Pendle Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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