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West Pennant Hills suburb profile

West Pennant Hills is a quietly leafy suburb in Sydney's north-west Hills district, known for its elevated streets, generous garden blocks and predominantly detached homes that range from mid-century cottages to modern family builds. The suburb has a domestic, low-density feel, with village-style shopping strips, local schools, sports fields and pockets of bushland that suit outdoor family life. Pennant Hills Road provides the main bus and road link to neighbouring centres, so daily life tends to centre on schools, weekend sport and backyard living rather than high-rise convenience. It attracts buyers seeking space, privacy and a calm suburban lifestyle.

West Pennant Hills property market performance

West Pennant Hills has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $2.45 million, having risen marginally, up 1.7% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 36 house sales and 2 unit sales. Houses sold in a median of 41 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in West Pennant Hills saw house rents average $1,100 a week over the last 12 months, up strongly, 12.2%. Unit rents averaged $645 a week over the same period, up strongly, 11.2%, so house and unit rents grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$2.45MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
1.7%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
362
Median days on market
Past 12 months
41N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1100$645
Change in rent
Past 12 months
12.2%11.2%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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West Pennant Hills demographics

Families are prominent in this community: couple families with children are the largest group at 58.1%. Together, couple families with and without children (58.1% and 32.7% respectively) make up just over nine in ten families, while one-parent families account for 8.4% and other families 0.8%.

The area is home to 16,620 people, with a median age of 43 and a median total household income of $3,078 a week, roughly $160,000 a year.

In West Pennant Hills, most homes are owner-occupied: 45.0% are owned outright and 42.5% are owned with a mortgage, combining to 87.5% owner-occupied, while renters make up 12.5%.

Suburbs near West Pennant Hills

Some popular suburbs near West Pennant Hills include:

  • Beecroft: Leafy, established suburb with a village centre and mature tree-lined streets.
  • Pennant Hills: Hilly, mostly residential area with parks and a commuter rail line.
  • Cherrybrook: Newer, master-planned suburb with family-focused parks and community reserves.
  • Thornleigh: Established suburb with bushland pockets and a mix of housing styles.
  • Cheltenham: Small, primarily residential suburb with leafy streets and local reserves.

How does West Pennant Hills compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: West Pennant Hills’s median house price is 23.7% higher than Pennant Hills’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Pennant Hills have grown 1.2% higher than in Pennant Hills.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in West Pennant Hills are selling 16.3% faster than in Beecroft.
  • Investment considerations: In West Pennant Hills, the rental yield for house is 19.7% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 17.9% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Pennant Hills have grown 35.5% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Pennant Hills have grown 23.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in West Pennant Hills

In West Pennant Hills ,43 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 68.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.9% and 2.75%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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