Overall score
Pennant Hills
68.5/100
Waitara
55.1/100
Pennant Hills vs Waitara, NSW suburb comparison
Pennant Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Pennant HillsWaitara
Crime rate
Pennant Hills
23.5 / 1k
Waitara
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pennant Hills
390
Waitara
131
Population
Pennant Hills
7,588
Waitara
7,837
Metric leadPennant Hills 6Waitara 41 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 retireesPennant Hills
- Best for familiesPennant Hills
- Best for best valuePennant Hills
- Best for best schoolsPennant 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 | Pennant Hills | Waitara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.5/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.5 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 18 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 83 | 26 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 390 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 3 |
| Population | 7,588 | 7,837 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Pennant Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Waitara is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Pennant Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Waitara keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Pennant Hills tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Waitara stands out for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pennant Hills, while Waitara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.