Pennant Hills vs Waitara, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Pennant Hills | Waitara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.8/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 83 | 26 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 390 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 2 |
| Population | 7,588 | 7,837 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPennant Hills
- Best for familiesPennant Hills
- Best for best valuePennant Hills
- Best for best schoolsPennant Hills
Comparison summary
Pennant Hills and Waitara offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pennant Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pennant Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Pennant Hills; Crime rate favours Pennant Hills. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pennant Hills, Families → Pennant Hills, Best value → Pennant Hills, Best schools → Pennant Hills.