Hornsby Shire Council
West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
16.6k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about West Pennant Hills.
West Pennant Hills (2125) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
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.
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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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
16,620
Median age
43
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$641/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
16,620
Median age: 43
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
190
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Pennant Hills.
Local schools for West Pennant Hills
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Government School Catchment
West Pennant Hills Public School
Cherrybrook Public School
Muirfield High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About West Pennant Hills.
- What is the West Pennant Hills postcode?
- West Pennant Hills is in the 2125 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Pennant Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $641.
- 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?
- West Pennant Hills has approximately 16,620 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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