West Pennant Hills, NSW 2432
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $700/wk Median
- 11.2% Renters
West Pennant Hills Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.7k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $700
- To the CBD
- 21.2km
- Walkability
- 6.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
West Pennant Hills Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
West Pennant Hills is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,683 residents, a smaller but steady 11.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $700 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
West Pennant Hills Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in West Pennant Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in West Pennant Hills
Real questions renters ask before moving to West Pennant Hills.
How far is West Pennant Hills from the Sydney CBD?
West Pennant Hills is approximately 21km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 31-46 minutes.
What's the community like in West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,683, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in West Pennant Hills?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in West Pennant Hills is $700. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $700 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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