West Pennant Hills (NSW)

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According to calculations by Districts using ABS demographic figures for the region and new address details verified since the Census, West Pennant Hills has an estimated residency of 16,553 people as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 67 residents (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 16,620 citizens. The adjustment is calculated from a base resident count of 16,543, estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside 48 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The suburb of West Pennant Hills has a density of 1,781 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark of national locations analyzed. Recent expansion was heavily supported by arrivals from abroad, who represented roughly 83.0% of the overall population gains.

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The suburb of West Pennant Hills is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and steady jobs data over the past year. In March 2026, there were 9,160 employed locals, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is highly comparable to the broader metro rate of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 57.4% of employed residents worked from their homes, though this reflects the impact of pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO figures from the financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the suburb of West Pennant Hills at $60,403, with the average income recorded at $98,107. These numbers rank in the top national percentile and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $66,637 for the median and $108,232 for the average. The 2021 Census ranks household incomes in the 97th percentile, with weekly income at $3,078. The largest segment is the 38.1% of households earning $4000+ per week, equating to 6,306 residents, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the - bracket is the largest at . High earners are common, with of households bringing in more than weekly, pointing to significant financial capacity. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing expenses, and the area sits in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Census data reveals that houses make up 90.7% of the dwelling stock in the suburb of West Pennant Hills, with semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings comprising the remaining 9.3%. In comparison, Greater Sydney averages 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership stands at 45.1%, which is higher than the metropolitan rate, while mortgaged properties account for 42.4% and rentals make up 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment is $3,033 and the median weekly rent is $641, both of which are higher than the Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. These housing costs also exceed national benchmarks, which sit at $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.

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Families comprise 87.7% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 52.9%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent households at 7.4%. The remaining 12.3% are non-family households, including lone person households at 11.4% and group houses at 0.8%. The average household size is 3.1 residents, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational benchmarks in the suburb of West Pennant Hills are high, with 49.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW at 32.2% and Australia at 30.4%. This strong academic profile supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.3% of the cohort, while postgraduate qualifications are held by 14.8% and graduate diplomas by 3.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 22.3% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificate level qualifications at 11.9%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of West Pennant Hills feature 186 active bus stops. These stops support 109 routes, which provide 9,599 passenger trips per week. The median distance to the nearest stop is 162 meters. Cars remain the primary mode of travel for 85% of commuters, with buses carrying 6% and trains carrying 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.8. A total of 57.4% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Local health profiles show favorable statistics, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of the population (10,858 individuals) holding a policy. This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is notable in the suburb of West Pennant Hills, with 41.5% of the population born outside Australia and 40.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 53.2% of residents. The suburb also has a notable concentration of Hindu residents at 5.9%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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The median age in the suburb of West Pennant Hills is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (13.1%), and a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (7.4%) relative to the wider Sydney region. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 8.0%, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.7% to 13.8%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 14.8% to 12.9%. Projections to indicate an aging demographic. The cohort aged and over is projected to grow by people (), increasing from to . Residents aged and older are expected to account for of the net population growth, while the to and to age brackets are projected to shrink.

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West Pennant Hills currently has an estimated 695 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 380 children aged 0-2 and 253 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 645 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,688. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.