Overall score
Normanhurst
62.1/100
Pennant Hills
65.7/100
Normanhurst vs Pennant Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Normanhurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NormanhurstPennant Hills
Crime rate
Normanhurst
20.7 / 1k
Pennant Hills
23.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Normanhurst
133
Pennant Hills
395
Population
Normanhurst
5,387
Pennant Hills
7,588
Metric leadNormanhurst 6Pennant Hills 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNormanhurst
- Best for familiesNormanhurst
- Best for best valueNormanhurst
- Best for best schoolsNormanhurst
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 | Normanhurst | Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.6/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 23.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 83 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 395 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 32 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Population | 5,387 | 7,588 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Normanhurst is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Pennant Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Pennant Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Normanhurst keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Normanhurst is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Pennant Hills answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Normanhurst suits investors more clearly, whereas Pennant Hills is the stronger match for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.