Overall score
Glenhaven
43.9/100
West Pennant Hills
59.2/100
Glenhaven vs West Pennant Hills, NSW suburb comparison
West Pennant Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenhavenWest Pennant Hills
Crime rate
Glenhaven
16.5 / 1k
West Pennant Hills
12.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenhaven
68
West Pennant Hills
232
Population
Glenhaven
6,619
West Pennant Hills
16,620
Metric leadGlenhaven 2West Pennant Hills 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Pennant Hills
- Best for familiesWest Pennant Hills
- Best for investmentWest Pennant Hills
- Best for best valueWest Pennant Hills
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glenhaven | West Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 12.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 153 | 284 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 232 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 51 |
| Population | 6,619 | 16,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenhaven is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while West Pennant Hills is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Pennant Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Glenhaven keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenhaven pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Pennant Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Pennant Hills, while Glenhaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.