West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Pennant Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2125, home to 16,620 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area and roughly 21 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 16,620
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $3,078 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,032 /week
- Median family income
- $3,264 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $641 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Muirfield High School
- Murray Farm Public School
- North Rocks Public School
- West Pennant Hills Public School
- Carlingford High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 121 bus stops
- Aiken Rd Opp Richard Webb Reserve
- Richard Webb Reserve, Aiken Rd
- Oratava Av Opp Bellbird Dr
- Oratava Av After Bellbird Dr
- Aiken Rd Opp Oratava Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 55 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 20.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 91.8% of the 5,983 resolvable premises in West Pennant Hills. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 91.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 180 across postcode 2125 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 58 theft, 50 violent offences, 30 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills (NSW 2125) had 16,620 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in West Pennant Hills?
The median advertised rent in West Pennant Hills is $641/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Pennant Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Pennant Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Muirfield High School (1.6 km), Murray Farm Public School (1.7 km), North Rocks Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (91.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Pennant Hills?
Across postcode 2125, 180 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (58), violent (50), property damage (30). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in West Pennant Hills?
In West Pennant Hills, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (20.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Pennant Hills?
121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Pennant Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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