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Pendle Hill - Girraween has an estimated 14,636 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Pendle Hill - Girraween.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Pendle Hill - Girraween Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 25 kilometres west-northwest of the Sydney CBD and had an estimated population of around 14,636 as of Aug 2026. That figure represents an increase of 697 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,939 people. The estimate is inferred from an estimated resident population (ERP) of 14,465 from the ABS as of June 2025, together with 181 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area is well educated, has a high population level born overseas, and shows a strong presence of semi-detached dwellings, with standout school performance levels, an above-average renting population and a notable 35 to 44yo presence.
Residents of the area have a high proportion of working-age people, largely made up of couples with children, and the community is very well educated and highly culturally diverse. Population growth has been moderate. The location is known for its attractive surroundings and friendly community, with recreational activities, lovely parks and nature reserves suited to outdoor enthusiasts.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,729 in 2001 and 14,465 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 14,636 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 20%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.9%.
Pendle Hill - Girraween ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 87th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Pendle Hill - Girraween is $642 a week, up 2.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 19% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.5%.
19% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $494 in 2017, $723 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $450 in 2017, $628 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Bombala Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $1,250,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9/219 Dunmore Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $455,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 7/102 Stapleton Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $521,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 8/40 Macklin Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $585,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 10/79 Stapleton Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $537,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 18/74 Stapleton Street, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $510,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5/63 Oramzi Road, Girraween NSW 2145 | $936,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/25 Carinya Road, Girraween NSW 2145 | $930,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1/15 Wyena Road, Pendle Hill NSW 2145 | $730,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 25/227 Targo Road, Girraween NSW 2145 | $480,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 44 residential sales recorded since 12 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 44, houses and units together, was $815,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $642 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.35m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $786k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $815,500 | Median of the 44 most recent residential sales, settled 12 Jun 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Parramatta | $664 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Parramatta, over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Parramatta | $691 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Parramatta, over 12 months | +3.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 135 tracked applications: 57 approved, 34 under assessment, 44 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 8 projects in Pendle Hill - Girraween and 131 more in the surrounding area.
A major intergenerational precinct masterplan by Fresh Hope Communities proposing 502 independent retirement living units, a 120-bed…
A major urban renewal project on the 80,000 sqm former Bonds Industrial site, featuring a masterplanned mixed-use development with up to…
Development of a two-storey, 60-place centre-based child care facility featuring dedicated indoor learning rooms, landscaped outdoor play…
Mixed-use development featuring a 4-level low-rise building with commercial spaces and 50 residential dwellings on a 4,002 sqm corner site.
Revitalisation of Joyce Street Park as part of the Pendle Hill Town Centre Public Domain Plan, delivering upgraded seating, pavement…
Redevelopment of 1 Octavia Street in Toongabbie into a modern multi-storey shop-top housing and medical facility.
Boutique mixed-use development comprising 32 residential apartments, a 50-place early learning childcare centre, ground-floor retail and…
A four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville at 23-27 Lytton Street, Wentworthville, under State Significant Development…
DA-approved mixed-use development on a 1,394 square metre B2-zoned site in Toongabbie.
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific…
A residential development consisting of 35 apartments across 5 levels, including 41 basement car parking spaces.
Approved residential flat building development delivering 20 multi-dwelling units across a four-storey building with basement car parking.
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Estimated completion year of the 75 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 1, 2026 30, 2027 21, 2028 11, 2029 3, 2030 5, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 9 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 135 substantial development applications lodged in and around Pendle Hill - Girraween over the past 5 years, 86 in the last 12 months; 34 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 7, 2023 14, 2024 11, 2025 15, 2026 (to Oct) 85.
Key application 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes Commercial | $28m | 8 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 135 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 86 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 70th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 86 | ABS building approvals | 75th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 57 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 34 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 include: Fresh Hope Communities Pendle Hill Redevelopment (Dev. Application); Bonds Spinning Mills Site Urban Renewal (Planning); Pendle Hill Town Centre Public Domain Plan (Approved); 515-519 Great Western Highway Mixed Use Development (Approved); and 19 Normac Road Child Care Facility (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Pendle Hill - Girraween recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 area has seen 117 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2's current population of 14,636 has been supported by 86 approvals on average over recent years.
The Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has seen 6.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 248 people in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 86, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has grown by approximately 258 people, while 428 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Pendle Hill - Girraween are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,636 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,281 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 13,939 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 697 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.46 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 was estimated to be approximately 14,636 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,465 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The pendle hill - girraween sa2 has added approximately 697 people and shown a 5.00% increase from the 13,939 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is estimated at 3,282 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (88.2%), Natural increase (11.8%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 88.2% of overall population gains.
Pendle Hill - Girraween's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 56.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 20.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 at 37 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Pendle Hill - Girraween is equal to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 20.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 11.1% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.3% of the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.5% of the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 67% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,954 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $72,820 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,057 | 2021 Census, weekly | 69th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $831 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 29.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,292 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 20.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is approximately $64,843. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,954.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is approximately $77,466. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $72,820.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is approximately $64,843 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,954 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is approximately $77,466 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $72,820 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2's households (~32.9% / 1,450 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.9% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $2,057/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $2,292/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $831/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,954 with the average level standing at $72,820. This is just above the national average and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,843 (median) and $77,466 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $7,322 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The pendle hill - girraween sa2's disposable income is $7,322 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Pendle Hill - Girraween demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 74.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,137 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 13,325 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,477 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has approximately 8,137 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 stands at 4.0%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.9% of employment), professional & technical (12.9%), and finance & insurance (10.5%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is 74.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The pendle hill - girraween sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 9.1% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The pendle hill - girraween sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Pendle Hill - Girraween shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.4% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 17.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 46.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 31.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 35.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.4% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
46.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
31.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The pendle hill - girraween sa2 ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (27.4%), Postgraduate (17.1%), Certificate (12.0%).
35.4% of the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.4% in primary school, 7.8% in secondary school, 6.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is 1119, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,625 students.
The pendle hill - girraween sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Pendle Hill - Girraween features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 49.6% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 16.7% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,412 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,633 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 77.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 had 4,412 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.0% to an estimated 4,633 households today.
The average household size in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 77.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.4%), group households (3.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,397 family households, couples with children account for 49.6% of all households, couples without children at home 16.7%, and single parent families 9.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 58.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.6% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.4% of all households in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.7% of households, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
Pendle Hill - Girraween is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 62.9% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 72.4% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 27.6% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 70.9% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 37.1% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Pendle Hill - Girraween is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 62.9% of its population born overseas and 72.4% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Pendle Hill - Girraween was found to be Hinduism, which makes up 48.0% of people in Pendle Hill - Girraween. This compares to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Pendle Hill - Girraween are Other, comprising 31.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Indian, comprising 26.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 3.6%, and English, comprising 9.5% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Pendle Hill - Girraween (vs 0.3% across Greater Sydney), Maltese at 2.6% (vs 1.0%) and Lebanese at 2.4% (vs 2.6%).
62.9% of the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
72.4% of the population in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.6% of the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
70.9% of the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Pendle Hill - Girraween displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 42.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 21.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,250 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 81st percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.6% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 31.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $420 | 2021 Census, weekly | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 60th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
In the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, 21.1% of homes are owned outright, 36.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 42.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 44.6% of dwellings in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 are houses.
In the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, 23.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 31.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 stands at 21.1%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $2,250, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is $1,591, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.2% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 20.4% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 consists of 44.6% detached houses, 31.9% semi-detached dwellings, 23.3% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Pendle Hill - Girraween consumes approximately 17.9% of median household income ($8,907 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Pendle Hill - Girraween show attached dwellings contributing 45% of approvals compared to 55% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 55% of applications versus 45% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Pendle Hill - Girraween's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 51st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 79.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 85.4% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
Around 53.7% of people in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, 5.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.9% of people in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.0% of the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2, 53.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 82 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 75 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 59th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,620 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 195 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 46 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 44.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 75 public transport stops within the Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2.
The Pendle Hill - Girraween SA2 has 3,620 weekly trips across 46 routes, averaging 517 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 133 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 268 m away and the nearest school 408 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 75 stops nearby, 3,620 weekly trips, access rating 82 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 65 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 65th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 268 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 408 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 610 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 676 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 702 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 7 long day care centres with 378 places in Pendle Hill - Girraween, about 2.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Pendle Hill - Girraween recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Pendle Hill - Girraween ranks in the 72nd percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Pendle Hill - Girraween's established property market has recorded 270 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 94% residential, 3% commercial and 3% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Pendle Hill - Girraween are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Pendle Hill - Girraween's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 67% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
The labour market in Pendle Hill - Girraween demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
Pendle Hill - Girraween shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Pendle Hill - Girraween features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Pendle Hill - Girraween is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Pendle Hill - Girraween displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Pendle Hill - Girraween's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Pendle Hill - Girraween has an estimated 14,636 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Pendle Hill - Girraween.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Pendle Hill - Girraween.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (125041588). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Pendle Hill - Girraween from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Pendle Hill - Girraween with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.