Average rent in West Pennant Hills, NSW — 2026
West Pennant Hills is part of the The Hills Shire council area and sits 21km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,683 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $700/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 11% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 12,683
- Median age
- 44
- Distance to Sydney
- 21 km
- Households renting
- 11%
- Separate houses
- 92%
- Flats / apartments
- 3%
- Born overseas
- 43%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- The Hills Shire
ABS 2021
Renting in West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $700/week, around 65% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 87% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (92%) 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 21km from Sydney, with a population of around 12,683 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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