Area profile · Greater Sydney
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham has an estimated 22,462 residents, up 3.3% since the 2021 Census, with 14 projects tracked in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Pennant Hills - Cheltenham Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 19 kilometres northwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 22,462 as of Aug 2026, up by 725 people (3.3%) from the 2021 Census count of 21,737 people. That estimate draws on the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 22,248 as of June 2025 and 129 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines strong educational qualifications, high taxpayer income averaging $103,471, standout school performance, a high proportion of married families and below-average unemployment. Its workforce also has a notable Finance and Insurance employment base.
The community has a high share of middle-aged residents and family households, particularly couples with children, alongside high educational attainment and affluence. Population growth is described as moderate, while sales activity is relatively low compared with population size.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 19,293 in 2001 and 22,248 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 22,462 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 14.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 33.4%.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education and the 95th for health.
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 Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is $779 a week, up 5.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.0%.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $682 in 2017, $896 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $441 in 2017, $601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Wesson Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 | $1,950,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 76 Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 | $1,900,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 54 Blackbutt Avenue, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 | $1,720,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/298 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 | $635,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 211/1 Chapman Avenue, Beecroft NSW 2119 | $1,160,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 32 Cherrybrook Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 | $2,450,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 30 Blackbutt Avenue, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 | $2,600,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 302/7 Fisher Avenue, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 | $729,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/27 Lyne Road, Cheltenham NSW 2119 | $1,600,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 115 Victoria Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 | $1,950,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 3 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $1,900,000 (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 | $779 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.30m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $958k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,900,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 3 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $896 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $601 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Pennant Hills - Epping | $788 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Pennant Hills - Epping, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Ryde | $775 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Ryde, over 12 months | +7.0% | 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 281 tracked applications: 156 approved, 48 under assessment, 77 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 14 projects in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham (1 under construction) and 77 more in the surrounding area.
Mixed-use 5-storey residential and retail development featuring 34 luxury apartments with 2 ground floor retail spaces.
Mixed-use redevelopment delivering a Woolworths-anchored retail centre with ~29 specialty shops integrated with approximately 130…
Accessibility upgrade at Pennant Hills Station as part of the Transport Access Program (TAP).
An internal refresh and refurbishment of the Pennant Hills Market Place, including a new community corner, amenities corridor, signage…
An eight-storey residential building offering 148 units, including 34 three-bedroom units, 96 two-bedroom apartments, and the remainder…
New shared pathway connecting Beecroft and Cheltenham to improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity.
Mixed-use development featuring 130 oversized light-filled residences with retail marketplace including Woolworths supermarket, specialty…
Master planning review for Pennant Hills Town Centre focusing on revitalisation while maintaining village character.
Approved six storey mixed use development at 15-19 Station Street, Thornleigh, comprising 48 residential apartments above ground floor…
Thornleigh Quarter is a mixed use precinct by Holdmark planned to deliver about 326 apartments across three mid rise buildings with ground…
Construction of a three-storey, 110-bed residential aged care facility on a 7,065 square metre site at 43-47 Murray Farm Road and 13-19…
36-hectare regional sports and recreation facility featuring five sports fields (including two all-weather synthetic fields), clubhouse…
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Estimated completion year of the 42 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 9, 2027 12, 2028 9, 2029 2, 2030 5, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 1. 10 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 281 substantial development applications lodged in and around Pennant Hills - Cheltenham over the past 5 years, 170 in the last 12 months; 48 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 4, 2022 27, 2023 27, 2024 25, 2025 33, 2026 (to Oct) 165.
Key application 17 Penrhyn Avenue, Beecroft Mixed Use | $15m | 3 dwellings | 2 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 281 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 170 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 64 | ABS building approvals | 67th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 156 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 include: Keynote Residences Beecroft (Construction); Federal Road Safety Program - Beecroft Road Safety Improvements (Planning); Pennant Hills Marketplace Refurbishment (Completed); Beecroft to Cheltenham Shared Pathway (Approved); and The Grange Pennant Hills (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Retail, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Pennant Hills - Cheltenham recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 area has seen 155 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2's current population of 22,462 has been supported by 64 approvals on average over recent years.
The Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has seen 2.9 approvals 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 292 people in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 64, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has grown by approximately 215 people, while 320 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.7 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.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,462 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,690 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 64th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 21,737 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 725 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 13.29 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 was estimated to be approximately 22,462 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 22,248 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2 has added approximately 725 people and shown a 3.34% increase from the 21,737 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is estimated at 1,690 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.6% per annum.
Population growth in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (93.2%), Natural increase (6.8%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 93.2% of overall population gains.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.9% | 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 | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is 6 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 14.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 7.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (3.2% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.5% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (7.8% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.9% of the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 21.0% of the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,499 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $103,471 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,784 | 2021 Census, weekly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,045 | 2021 Census, weekly | 82nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 47.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,187 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is approximately $73,933. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,499.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is approximately $110,072. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $103,471.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is approximately $73,933 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,499 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is approximately $110,072 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $103,471 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2's households (~33.4% / 2,421 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 33.4% 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 Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $2,784/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $3,187/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $1,045/wk.
The Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $69,499 and an average of $103,471 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $63,183 and average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $73,933 (median) and $110,072 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $10,447 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2's disposable income is $10,447 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham ranks among the top 24% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 12,296 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 18,652 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 12,612 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has approximately 12,296 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.5%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 stands at 2.5%, which is 1.7 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.1% of employment), professional & technical (15.5%), and education & training (12.6%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is 71.0%, 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%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 15.5% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 32.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 54.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 24.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
54.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
24.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2 ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (32.7%), Postgraduate (17.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.6%).
32.3% of the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.9% in primary school, 9.2% in secondary school, 7.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is 1148, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 10 schools within the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 6,974 students.
The pennant hills - cheltenham sa2 includes 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, 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 | 16.7% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.8% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,247 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,489 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 81.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 had 7,247 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.3% to an estimated 7,489 households today.
The average household size in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham 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 81.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.7%), group households (1.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,928 family households, couples with children account for 46.8% of all households, couples without children at home 25.8%, and single parent families 8.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 81.8% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.7% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham 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 60.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.5% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 16.7% of all households in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, notably lower than 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 1.5% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham 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 | 38.1% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 35.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 64.9% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 87.0% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 38.1% of its population born overseas and 35.1% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.6% of people in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 5.5% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham are English, comprising 20.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 15.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.3% of Pennant Hills - Cheltenham (vs 1.1% across Greater Sydney), Sri Lankan at 0.9% (vs 0.3%) and Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
38.1% of the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
35.1% of the population in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.3% of the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
87.0% of the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 19.6% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 41.5% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 79.9% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.9% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $530 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, 41.5% of homes are owned outright, 38.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 19.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 79.9% of dwellings in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 are houses.
In the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, 11.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 stands at 41.5%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $3,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is $1,617, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 19.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 consists of 79.9% detached houses, 8.9% semi-detached dwellings, 11.2% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham consumes approximately 13.4% of median household income ($12,055 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham show attached dwellings contributing 38% of approvals compared to 20% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 62% of applications versus 80% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 70.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 92nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.9% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 81.6% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
Around 70.1% of people in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, 4.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.7% of people in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2, 70.1% 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 79 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 79th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 149 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 7,634 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 149 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 120 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 58.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 149 public transport stops within the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2.
The Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 has 7,634 weekly trips across 120 routes, averaging 1,090 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 206 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 387 m away and the nearest school 498 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 149 stops nearby, 7,634 weekly trips, access rating 79 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 55 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 55th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 387 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 498 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 627 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 663 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 690 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 724 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 949 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 962 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.3 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 14 long day care centres with 792 places in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, about 1.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Pennant Hills - Cheltenham recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham ranks in the 66th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's sought-after property market has recorded 336 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 96% residential, 3% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's median age exceeds the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham ranks among the top 24% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good 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.
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham has an estimated 22,462 residents, up 3.3% since the 2021 Census, with 14 projects tracked in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham.
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 Pennant Hills - Cheltenham.
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 Sep 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 (126011496). 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 (Sep 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 Pennant Hills - Cheltenham 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 Pennant Hills - Cheltenham 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.
