Pennant Hills
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Pennant Hills, NSW 2120.
About Pennant Hills
Welcome to Pennant Hills
Pennant Hills sits in Sydney's Upper North Shore, roughly 24 kilometres north-west of the CBD, where the leafy ridges of the Cumberland Plain meet the edge of Berowra Valley National Park. Bordered by Thornleigh, Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Cheltenham and Normanhurst, it has long been one of those suburbs Sydneysiders recognise by its namesake bypass and railway station without necessarily knowing how green and settled it is once you turn off the highway.
With a population of 7,588 and a median age of 43, Pennant Hills has the feel of an established family suburb — big blocks, mature trees and a slower pace than the busier commercial strips nearby. It suits families after space and good schools, professionals wanting a manageable commute, and downsizers who've watched the area grow up around them without wanting to leave it.
Lifestyle & dining
The village centre around Pennant Hills Road has a straightforward, low-key charm — a cluster of cafes, takeaway spots and everyday services rather than a dedicated dining strip. Locals tend to treat neighbouring Thornleigh and Cherrybrook as extensions of their own high street, and Beecroft's cafe scene is a short drive away for those after something a bit more polished. The real drawcard for lifestyle here is the surrounding bush — Berowra Valley National Park laps at the suburb's edges, giving residents walking and mountain-biking trails most inner suburbs simply don't have room for.
Shopping
Pennant Hills has a compact shopping village catering to daily needs, with larger retail and grocery options available in nearby Thornleigh and at Cherrybrook Village. For bigger shopping trips, Castle Towers and the Hills district centres are within easy reach by car, making the suburb convenient without being overloaded with traffic and development on its own doorstep.
Getting around
Pennant Hills railway station, on the Main North line, gives residents a direct run into the city and connections through to Hornsby and beyond, while the T-Way bus service links the suburb to Parramatta and other parts of the Hills. The suburb's biggest asset — and occasional headache — is the Pennant Hills Road corridor itself, a key arterial connecting the M1 and Sydney's northern suburbs to the motorway network, which makes driving to most parts of Sydney straightforward even if the road itself can get congested at peak times.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Pennant Hills Public School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School covering the primary years, and Pennant Hills High School and Mount St Benedict College offering secondary options within the suburb. EOC Broken Bay - Pennant Hills adds to the local education mix. Combined with the area's larger blocks and proximity to bushland reserves, it's a suburb that has long attracted families planning to stay put through school years and beyond.
The property market
Housing dominates the local market, making up around 80% of current listings, with townhouses, land and apartments each accounting for a much smaller slice at roughly 5-8%. The median house price sits at $1.82 million, having climbed 7.1% recently, while units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $715,000. Median weekly rent across the suburb is $850, reflecting steady demand from tenants keen on the schools, transport and bush setting without necessarily committing to a house purchase.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the obvious drawcard of Berowra Valley National Park, Pennant Hills has a good spread of local parks and ovals for weekend sport, and its bushland setting means residents are rarely far from a walking track. The mix of established gardens on larger blocks and nearby reserves gives the suburb an outdoor character that's increasingly hard to find this close to a train line into the city.
Market snapshot
Pennant Hills property market
Median sale price
$1.82m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
2.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.24m
Median
$1.82m
Premium
$2.53m
Days on market
35
Auction clearance
62%
Sold this year
35
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Pennant Hills by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Pennant Hills, NSW 2120.
Population
7,588
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,433
median, per week
Median rent
$500
per week
Median mortgage
$2,700
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Pennant Hills
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
EOC Broken Bay - Pennant Hills
Recent results
Recently sold in Pennant Hills
$249k
310/2 City View Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
1/26 George Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.46m
28 Lutanda Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.83m
30/8a Hampden Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.78m
8B Westwood Street
Sold ~June 2026
$2.30m
2 Sherwood Close
Sold ~June 2026
$1.38m
14 Yarrara Road
Sold ~June 2026
$3m
20 Hampden Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Pennant Hills suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Pennant Hills?
The median house price in Pennant Hills, NSW is $1.82m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 7.1%.
How much is rent in Pennant Hills?
The median weekly rent in Pennant Hills is around $850 per week.
Is Pennant Hills a good place to live?
Pennant Hills is a suburb in the Northern Sydney region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Pennant Hills is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,588 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Pennant Hills?
Pennant Hills has a population of 7,588 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Pennant Hills?
There are 5 schools in or near Pennant Hills, including EOC Broken Bay - Pennant Hills, Pennant Hills Public School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Pennant Hills?
Properties in Pennant Hills take around 35 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 62%.
How much do you need to buy in Pennant Hills?
Entry-level properties in Pennant Hills start around $1.24m, while premium homes reach $2.53m.
What suburbs are near Pennant Hills?
Suburbs near Pennant Hills include Thornleigh, Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Cheltenham and Normanhurst.
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