Moving to Pendle Hill NSW 2145
What the official numbers say about living in Pendle Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,824 a week.
About 49% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Pendle Hill grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,663 → 7,743 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Sri Lanka, China; most spoken languages besides English: Tamil, Gujarati, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Pendle Hill scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 42% work from home.
Nearest train station: Pendle Hill, 350 m north.
Nearest metro station: Norwest, 7.8 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Westmead, 3 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 6.4 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 5.1 km east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 13.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 24 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 69 schools · 46 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 113 parks — see them all on the Pendle Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pendle Hill Public School 650 m · Girraween Public School 750 m · Darcy Road Public School 950 m · Girraween High School 1.2 km · Pendle Hill High School 1.3 km · Toongabbie West Public School 1.3 km · St Anthony's Primary School 1.5 km · Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School 1.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 200 m · Udaya Spice 1.6 km · Udaya Supermart 1.6 km · Aldi 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.9 km · Coles 2.2 km · Shop 10 2.2 km · Mint Fresh IGA 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Yulunga Reserve 250 m · McCleenan Park 350 m · Boyne Avenue Park 450 m · Civic Park 550 m · Bombala Street Park 700 m · Dandie Park 700 m · Nancy Street Park 800 m · Linlee Street Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Pendle Hill, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Common Myna · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Spotted Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Pendle Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Hill here | 7,743 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Girraween | 6,256 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Wentworthville | 15,098 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
| Toongabbie | 16,177 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Old Toongabbie | 3,276 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| South Wentworthville | 6,913 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Greystanes | 23,511 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parramatta — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2145 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Pendle Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,663 people to 7,743. It sits about 24 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Pendle Hill station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Pendle Hill vs Girraween · Pendle Hill vs Wentworthville.
Nearby guides: Girraween · Wentworthville · Toongabbie · Old Toongabbie · South Wentworthville · Greystanes.
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