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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, West Pennant Hills' estimated population as of May 2026 is around 16,553, a decrease of 67 people from the 2021 Census figure of 16,620. This change reflects an estimated resident population of 16,543 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of 48 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,781 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83% 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 ABS data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. According to these aggregated projections, West Pennant Hills is expected to increase by 1,025 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of around 6.1%.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, West Pennant Hills averaged around 94 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 472 homes were approved, with an additional 86 approved so far in FY-26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply is likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $702,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflective of the area's residential character. Recent construction comprises 41.0% detached dwellings and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 91.0% houses.

West Pennant Hills shows characteristics of a low density area, with around 82 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, West Pennant Hills is expected to grow by 1,015 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

West Pennant Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are the Cherrybrook Development at 154-158 Castle Hill Road, the upgrade of the Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road intersection, Highforest by Mirvac, and the West Pennant Hills Residential Development Site spanning 8.8 hectares. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in West Pennant Hills demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

West Pennant Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025, 9,163 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 57.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 3.4% of West Pennant Hills' workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase in employment 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, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in West Pennant Hills is $60,403, with an average of $98,107, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,073. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $66,637 (median) and $108,232 (average). According to census data, household incomes rank at the 97th percentile ($3,078 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 38.1% of locals (6,306 people) fall into the $4000+ category, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The district exhibits significant affluence, with 51.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, indicating 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

West Pennant Hills' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Pennant Hills stood at 45.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in West Pennant Hills was $641, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, West Pennant Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 87.7% of all households, including 52.9% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.3%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households making up 0.8%. 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

In West Pennant Hills, educational attainment is notably high among residents aged 15 and above, with 49.6% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's strong educational advantage may facilitate access to knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates 11.9%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

West Pennant Hills has 186 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 109 different routes that together facilitate 9,599 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 85%, while buses and trains account for 6% each. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 57.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,371 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results for West Pennant Hills, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (10,858 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4 and 6.3% of residents respectively. 74.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. West Pennant Hills has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.5% (3,889 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line 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 41.5% of its population born overseas and 40.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in West Pennant Hills, comprising 53.2% of its population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 5.9% of West Pennant Hills' population versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.4%), Chinese (18.0%), and Australian (16.8%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 2.0%, Sri Lankan at 1.0%, and Lebanese at 1.9%.

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

The median age in West Pennant Hills is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up 13.1%, while those aged 25-34 years constitute only 7.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 75-84 years has increased from 5.3% to 8.0%, and the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 age cohort has decreased from 14.8% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in West Pennant Hills' age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 689 people (174%), from 397 to 1,087. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 82% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15-24 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.