Pennant Hills, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pennant Hills, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Pennant Hills |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.73625 |
| Longitude | 151.07119 |
| Population | 7,199 |
| Density | 1164.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Postcode | 2120 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 20 km northwest |
Pennant Hills is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,199. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 1164.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 172 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km northwest of Sydney. Pennant Hills is located at 33.7362°S, 151.0712°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2120.
Pennant Hills rises from the undulating terrain with a quiet dignity, its leafy streets a welcome respite from the urban sprawl. It lies 4.2 km north of Epping, NSW (from Epping, NSW: bearing 355°T), and is situated 6.7 km east of Castle Hill. The land here, a gentle swell of sandstone country, is cloaked in a rich tapestry of eucalypt forest, the air alive with the chirping symphony of native birds and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, dappling the pathways and illuminating the weathered bark of ancient trees, lending a timeless quality to the landscape. It’s a place where the suburban fringe meets a wilder heart, where the manicured lawns of residential blocks give way to the untamed beauty of bushland reserves, each one a small pocket of wilderness offering a glimpse into the region’s natural heritage.
The history of Pennant Hills is deeply entwined with the development of Sydney itself, a story of land grants and early agricultural endeavours that gradually gave way to more suburban growth. Originally part of the larger Cumberland Plain, this area was shaped by the early settlers seeking fertile ground, though the sandstone ridges and poorer soils here favoured grazing and timber over intensive farming. The construction of the railway line in the late 19th century proved a pivotal moment, transforming Pennant Hills from a remote outpost into a more accessible destination, fostering its growth as a desirable residential suburb. Today, the local economy is largely driven by commerce and services, with bustling shopping centres and a network of small businesses catering to the daily needs of its residents, while its proximity to larger employment hubs means many commute outwards, leaving Pennant Hills to hum with a distinct, unhurried rhythm of its own.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pennant Hills, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Pennant Hills, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Pennant Hills includes the postcode (2120), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pennant Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |