Thinking about buying your first home in Pendle Hill (2145)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Pendle Hill is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Pendle Hill a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Pendle Hill (2145) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Pendle Hill suits families with school-age children who prioritise access to selective education. Girraween High School is a genuine drawcard, and the broader school network posts a mean ICSEA of 1046, which is solid. The unit median of $526,500 is accessible for buyers with a reasonable deposit, and 42 days on market suggests no frantic bidding war. The median household income of $1,824 per week points to a working-to-middle-income neighbourhood, not a prestige one.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 15th percentile in Sydney, and the amenity count within 1.6 kilometres confirms why: no supermarkets, no medical services, one gym. You are car-dependent here, full stop. First home buyers hoping to use the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme on a house are out of luck at $1,300,000. The renter share of 49 per cent and owner-occupier rate of 48 per cent means the neighbourhood lacks the settled, owner-driven character some buyers want.
What to verify before you bid
- Nearly 10 per cent of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. Before you bid on any house, confirm the specific lot's overlay status with Parramatta Council and check what BAL rating applies to the building. - The composite Stickybeak grade is C+ with a lifestyle grade of C-. Walk the streets on a weekday and a weekend to assess whether the absence of nearby retail and medical services is workable for your household. - Confirm your nearest supermarket and GP by address, as neither appears within 1.6 kilometres of the suburb centre.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Pendle Hill?
BOCSAR · PENDLE HILL 2145
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K7,02612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−12%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT62%231 reports
ASSAULT25%93 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES13%49 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED39%
NON-DOMESTIC61%
Across 93 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Pendle Hill
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:47 AEST
Prospect station · 4.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 387 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$630per week
Sep 2025 · 387 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$600▼$30
3.5 km away
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$550▼$80
4.6 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$30
5.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2145
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2145. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Pendle Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2145 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Pendle Hill is the main locality.
Which local government area is Pendle Hill in?
Pendle Hill (2145) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Pendle Hill?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Pendle Hill (2145) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Pendle Hill flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Pendle Hill. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Pendle Hill?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Pendle Hill (2145), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Pendle Hill (2145) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Pendle Hill (2145). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Pendle Hill changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Pendle Hill (2145) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
