West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125
Hornsby Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2125
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Median house price
$2,710,000
+0.4% over the past year.
Median of 196 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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West Pennant Hills at a glance
- Median unit
- $1,525,000
- Weekly rent
- $1,150
- Houses
- Population
- 16.6k
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 196 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2125), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Pennant Hills
Houses change hands at $2,710,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (196 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $1,525,000, roughly 44% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $542,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2125)
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What to know about West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills (2125) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW. The median house here is $2,710,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.4% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
West Pennant Hills has roughly 16,620 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
West Pennant Hills scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 989 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in West Pennant Hills
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 10/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Pennant Hills's population at 16,620, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 88%
- Lone person
- 11%
- Owner occupied
- 86%
- Renter occupied
- 12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.21% (median rent $1150/wk against a $2,710,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.21%
- On the $2,710,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +0.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
91 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 989 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Pennant Hills
- What is the median house price in West Pennant Hills?
- The median house price in West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125 is $2,710,000 (median of 196 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $1,525,000. Annual growth is +0.4%.
- How much is my house worth in West Pennant Hills?
- A useful starting point is the West Pennant Hills median house price of $2,710,000 (units $1,525,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Pennant Hills a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Pennant Hills is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $1,150 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2125), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,710,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 0.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether West Pennant Hills is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Pennant Hills postcode?
- West Pennant Hills is in the 2125 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is West Pennant Hills?
- West Pennant Hills is a suburb in the Hornsby Shire Council area, NSW 2125.
- What is the average rent in West Pennant Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1150.
- What schools are in West Pennant Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving West Pennant Hills on this page, including Hills Montessori School, Tangara School for Girls, West Pennant Hills Public School.
- How walkable is West Pennant Hills?
- West Pennant Hills has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Pennant Hills?
- West Pennant Hills is close to Cherrybrook, North Rocks, Beecroft, Carlingford North, Baulkham Hills.
- What is the population of West Pennant Hills?
- The population of West Pennant Hills is approximately 16,620 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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