Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Pennant Hills scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Pennant Hills | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 68 | 39 |
| Safety | 74 | 46 |
| Wealth | 60 | 72 |
| Value | 81 | 89 |
| Parks | 22 | 58 |
| Cafés | 32 | 54 |
| Transit | 6 | 66 |
| Green space | 26 | 32 |
| Active & healthy | 47 | 32 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 29 | 24 |
| Median rent | $500/wk | $530/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,010,000 | $2,010,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 42 | 42 |
| Population | 7,588 | 8,898 |
| Full profile | Pennant Hills in full | Thornleigh in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Pennant Hills scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Pennant Hills and Thornleigh have the same median house price.
Pennant Hills scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Pennant Hills or Thornleigh.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →