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The median house price in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is $2.35m, with units at $910k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Pennant Hills - Cheltenham has an estimated 22,265 residents, up from 21,737 at the 2021 Census — a change of 528 people, or 2.4%. That puts 1,675 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is approximately 22,265 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 528 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 21,737 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,248 alongside 40 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,675 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. This population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up about 93.2% of the total population gains recently.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are used by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates from these sources are also used for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on this approach, the total population of the area is projected to drop by 195 people by 2041. Conversely, certain cohorts are expected to grow, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to increase by 720 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
290 new dwellings have been approved in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 58 new residential approvals are registered annually in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, amounting to 290 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 60 approvals have been documented. Since only 0.7 new residents per year moved in per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the addition of housing is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with plenty of options and creating room for growth beyond current expectations. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $554,000, pointing to a focus by developers on high-end, premium housing.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $23.9 million this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Building activity in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is 63.0% below the regional average per person compared to Greater Sydney. This low level of new building projects generally maintains demand and price levels for established properties. Construction levels also run lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Residential construction consists of 78.0% standalone houses and 22.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving a suburban landscape filled with family homes for buyers wanting space. The area represents a mature market with approximately 378 people per dwelling approval. Because the population is projected to remain stable or fall, Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is likely to experience less pressure on housing supply, which could open up opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pennant Hills - Cheltenham
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, worth an estimated $700 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, developments, and planning schemes significantly affect regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Major projects include Keynote Residences Beecroft, Federal Road Safety Program - Beecroft Road Safety Improvements, Beecroft Place (formerly Beecroft Module Shopping Centre), and Thornleigh Quarter.
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Keynote Residences Beecroft
Mixed-use 5-storey residential and retail development featuring 34 luxury apartments with 2 ground floor retail spaces. Located in the heart of Beecroft with easy access to transport, schools, and amenities.
Federal Road Safety Program - Beecroft Road Safety Improvements
Federal government funded road safety improvements along Beecroft Road including upgraded intersections, pedestrian facilities, and traffic management.
Beecroft Place (formerly Beecroft Module Shopping Centre)
Mixed-use redevelopment delivering a Woolworths-anchored retail centre with ~29 specialty shops integrated with approximately 130 residential apartments around an elevated plaza. Original JRPP approval granted Dec 2014 with modification in 2015; project completed circa 2017 and now trading as Beecroft Place.
Pennant Hills Station Upgrade
Accessibility upgrade at Pennant Hills Station as part of the Transport Access Program (TAP). The station received an easy access upgrade, including lifts on each platform, and was one of the first low-patronage stations in Sydney to receive wheelchair access, with the present day footbridge built in May 1991 and accessibility improvements completed in 2016. Additional accessibility improvements were part of the wider TAP program (originally referred to as TAP 4, but the program is now known as Safe Accessible Transport) which continues to upgrade other stations in NSW.Amenities include a wheelchair accessible toilet, 'Kiss and Ride' stopping area, accessible car space, and lifts.
Pennant Hills Marketplace Refurbishment
An internal refresh and refurbishment of the Pennant Hills Market Place, including a new community corner, amenities corridor, signage, ceiling features, and seating areas. The works were delivered ahead of schedule and completed in mid-2023, for the then-owner Mirvac. The centre is now managed by Banna Property Group.
Beecroft to Cheltenham Shared Pathway
New shared pathway connecting Beecroft and Cheltenham to improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity.
Beecroft Place Landream
Mixed-use development featuring 130 oversized light-filled residences with retail marketplace including Woolworths supermarket, specialty stores, and community facilities.
Picture Pennant Hills Town Centre Review
Master planning review for Pennant Hills Town Centre focusing on revitalization while maintaining village character. Includes streetscape improvements, increased density options and community facility upgrades.
12,652 residents of Pennant Hills - Cheltenham are employed, from a labour force of 12,965. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,432, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, with strong representation in the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, and a 0.9% rise in estimated employment over the last year. In March 2026, there were 12,652 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 71.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 58.1% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Resident employment is mostly focused in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The professional & technical sector is highly represented, with a local share that is 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented at 2.4% compared to the regional share of 5.3%. A comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests that this mostly residential area provides limited local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch shows that during the year leading to March 2026, both employment and the labour force grew by 0.9%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. Regional employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham. These five and ten-year forecasts have been matched to the local workforce to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by industry. Projecting these industry rates onto the local workforce mix suggests employment could rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is $2,784 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,045 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,163 a year against an average of $98,313. The average runs 49% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that income in the Pennant Hills - Cheltenham SA2 ranks in the highest percentile nationwide, with a median of $66,163 and an average of $98,313. This is higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be around $72,991 for the median and $108,459 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked between the 82nd and 95th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is the $4000+ range, containing 33.4% of residents (7,436 people), whereas the metropolitan area has a higher concentration of 30.9% in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Economic strength is reflected in the 47.0% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports retail spending. Housing costs represent 13.4% of household income, while disposable income levels rank in the 95th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham had 7,247 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 11% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing types in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham consist of 79.9% houses and 20.2% other types of housing, including semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates are high at 41.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (19.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000, and the median weekly rent was $530, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. These housing costs are higher than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pennant Hills - Cheltenham counted 7,247 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 81.8% of households, consisting of couples with children (46.8%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parents (8.4%). Non-family households account for 18.2% of the total, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.2% of adults in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham hold a university qualification, including 32.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 6,974 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Education levels in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham are higher than broader averages, with 54.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile prepares the area well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education accounts for 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (10.4%). School and university attendance is high, with 32.3% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 10.9% in primary school, 9.2% in high school, and 7.2% in university or vocational training.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham reaches 148 stops on 122 routes, timetabled for about 8,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 148 active stops in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, consisting of train and bus services. These stops support 122 different routes, which provide 8,358 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 206 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 78%, followed by trains at 12% and walking at 4%. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 58.1% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Services run frequently, with an average of 1,194 trips daily across all routes, or about 56 weekly trips per stop. The map indicates the 100 transport stops closest to the suburb center.
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73.9% of residents in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham show positive outcomes, with low rates of common health conditions across all age groups and a low mortality rate. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 70% of the population (15,674 people) having cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 6.7% and 6.3% of residents. Meanwhile, 73.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The population includes 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,664 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents show strong health profiles, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.1% of Pennant Hills - Cheltenham residents were born overseas and 35.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.6%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is notable in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, where 38.1% of the population was born outside Australia and 35.1% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 50.6% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Hinduism at 5.5% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. The top ancestries reported are English at 20.6%, Australian at 19.0%, and Chinese at 15.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other groups show higher representation compared to the wider region, including Korean at 2.3% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is 43. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 years (14.3%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.3% compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.4% to 14.3%, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 12.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to increase by 652 people (39%) from 1,656 to 2,309.
The 65+ age categories are projected to account for all population growth, showing an aging population, while the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pennant Hills - Cheltenham
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,737 at the 2021 Census → 22,265 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
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.