Average rent in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, NSW — 2026

Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is part of the Hornsby council area and sits 19km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 21,737 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $530/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$530/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,737

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Sydney
19 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
80%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hornsby

Renting in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham

Pennant Hills - Cheltenham is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $530/week, around 25% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 78% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (80%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Sydney, with a population of around 21,737 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Pennant Hills - Cheltenham, NSW was $530. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Pennant Hills - Cheltenham rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Pennant Hills - Cheltenham came in at $530 — 25% above. Pennant Hills - Cheltenham sits 19km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 80% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Pennant Hills - Cheltenham have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Pennant Hills - Cheltenham's $530/week (ABS 2021) include West Hoxton - Middleton Grange, Artarmon, North Ryde - East Ryde. Googong, Malabar - La Perouse, Terranora - North Tumbulgum sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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