North Epping 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 | North Epping | Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 83 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 443 | 390 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 25 |
| Population | 4,657 | 7,588 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPennant Hills
- Best for familiesPennant Hills
- Best for investmentNorth Epping
- Best for best schoolsPennant Hills
Comparison summary
North Epping 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 North Epping; Crime rate favours Pennant Hills. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pennant Hills, Families → Pennant Hills, Investment → North Epping, Best schools → Pennant Hills.