Normanhurst vs Pennant Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Normanhurst | Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.7/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.2 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 83 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 390 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 25 |
| Population | 5,387 | 7,588 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPennant Hills
- Best for familiesPennant Hills
- Best for investmentNormanhurst
- Best for best schoolsPennant Hills
Comparison summary
Normanhurst and Pennant Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pennant Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pennant Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Normanhurst; Crime rate favours Normanhurst. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pennant Hills, Families → Pennant Hills, Investment → Normanhurst, Best schools → Pennant Hills.