West Pennant Hills

West Pennant Hills is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

West Pennant Hills' population, as of May 2026, is approximately 12,543, a decrease of 140 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,683. This decrease was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 12,534 in June 2025 and 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 1,601 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.2% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, West Pennant Hills' population is projected to increase by approximately 1,099 persons, reflecting an 8.7% gain over the 16-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

Recent residential development output has been above average within West Pennant Hills when compared nationally

West Pennant Hills has received approximately 85 dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), a total of 427 homes were approved, with an additional 76 approved in FY-26 to date. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate.

The average new dwelling approval value is $640,000, indicating targeting of the premium market segment. In FY-26, $50,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, West Pennant Hills has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, but ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for development activity. Recent periods have seen increased development activity. New developments consist of 37.0% detached houses and 63.0% attached dwellings, a departure from the current housing pattern of 92.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With around 81 people per dwelling approval, West Pennant Hills is characterized as a low-density area. By 2041, West Pennant Hills is projected to add approximately 1,090 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

West Pennant Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade, Cherrybrook Development at 154-158 Castle Hill Road, Highforest by Mirvac, and Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in West Pennant Hills shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

West Pennant Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services and an unemployment rate of 2.3% as of December 2025. The area has 6,837 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 66.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

According to Census responses, 57.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.3 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 3.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the 12-month period ending May-25, labour force decreased by 0.3% while employment declined by 1.1%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points, contrasting with Greater Sydney's employment and labour force growth. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to West Pennant Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023. West Pennant Hills SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $64,062 and an average income of $102,221. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $70,673 (median) and $112,770 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 98th percentile ($3,217 weekly). The largest income segment comprises 40.4% earning $4,000+ weekly (5,067 residents), unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 53.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

West Pennant Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in West Pennant Hills, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Pennant Hills stood at 47.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in West Pennant Hills was $700, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, West Pennant Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,033 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

West Pennant Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 89.8% of all households, including 54.0% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.2%, with lone person households at 9.5% and group households at 0.5%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

West Pennant Hills shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

West Pennant Hills has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 50.1% holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and state (New South Wales, 32.2%) averages, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Among these qualified residents, bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications in this age group, with advanced diplomas making up 10.1% and certificates 11.6%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis indicates 154 active transport stops operating within West Pennant Hills. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totaling 89 individual routes, collectively facilitating 9,224 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward; car remains dominant at 86%, with 6% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above regional average. High 57.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 1,317 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 59 weekly trips per stop. Map accompanies showing 100 nearest stops to location centrepoint.

West Pennant Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

West Pennant Hills shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 72% of West Pennant Hills' total population (9,068 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and asthma (6.1%). A majority, 74.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. West Pennant Hills has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.7% (3,103 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are generally strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

West Pennant Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

West Pennant Hills has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in West Pennant Hills, making up 52.8% of people. However, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 4.8% versus 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.5%), English (17.6%), and Australian (15.1%). Notably, Korean (2.1%) and Sri Lankan (1.0%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.3%, respectively. Additionally, Lebanese representation is lower than the regional average at 1.9%.

West Pennant Hills hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

West Pennant Hills has a median age of 44, which exceeds Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and is substantially higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 14.2% of West Pennant Hills' population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort comprises 7.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 8.3%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 15.8% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests West Pennant Hills' age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 209% (577 people), reaching 853 from 275. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 75% of the population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.