Pennant Hills

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, the area has a much lower proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 40.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Diversity is high, and 36.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequently spoken non-English languages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.8%, while 36.7% of people report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high percentage of people who completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $2,865 a week, well above the national figure. About 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state and national averages.

General health is slightly better than average, as the proportion of people with long-term health or mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Around 24.8% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area. While typical personal income is well below the national figure, Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 63.6%.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and 66.2% of households consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to most other areas.

Detached houses are common, and 78.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,700, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 49.4% of people doing so, far above the national average. The area is well-served by transit, with a high number of public transport stops and departures.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.6% of the population.

Employment is strong and leans toward professional roles, with 60.5% of the workforce employed full-time. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or education.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and the vast majority are close to schools, groceries, and health services.