Apartments open the door to housing diversity in West Pennant Hills

 For northwest Sydney locals, Maddie English and Dan Anderson, Highforest has offered the rare opportunity to remain in the suburb they both grew up in, a place defined by leafy streets, quality schools and a strong sense of community without compromising on space or lifestyle. The couple had pictured themselves raising a family in West Pennant Hills but initially assumed they’d be priced out of the area. That changed when they discovered Mirvac’s Highforest.

 

“We love West Pennant Hills, and our priority was to stay in the area - buying an apartment at Highforest meant we could live in the suburb we know and love, with space to raise a family and incredible resident facilities. Being able to live beside the forest and have a healthy outdoor lifestyle is what convinced us,” said Ms English. 

 

Maddie and her partner Dan, purchased a three-bedroom apartment in Highforest’s first release last year. Their story reflects a growing appetite for well-designed apartments in established suburbs traditionally dominated by large family homes.

 

There is a widening gap between the median price of houses and apartments in many parts of Sydney. According to REA, the current median house price in West Pennant Hills is $2.7 million and close to $1.3 million for apartments.  

 

Stuart Penklis, Mirvac’s CEO – Development, Residential and Commercial Mixed Use, said Highforest represents a new chapter for West Pennant Hills.

 

“Historically, West Pennant Hills hasn’t been front-of-mind for apartment buyers in The Hills, given the suburb’s limited apartment offering. Highforest changes that, introducing housing diversity to a suburb long dominated by large family homes. People now want homes closer to nature, transport and services, without the upkeep of a traditional house. Highforest delivers that – high quality homes, world leading design, green spaces, and a connected, future-focused community,” Mr Penklis said.

 

Set alongside the Cumberland State Forest and only 800 metres from Sydney Metro Cherrybrook Station, Highforest will introduce more than 400 thoughtfully designed homes -165 houses and 249 apartments. Backed by Mirvac’s 5-star iCIRT rating, the community reflects Mirvac’s unwavering commitment to quality and care in one of Sydney’s most connected, green-living environments. 

 

Warwick Bible, Mirvac’s General Manager – Residential Development NSW, said the topping-out of the apartment precinct marks a significant moment for both the project and the community.

 

“Topping out the apartments is a major milestone for Highforest and a testament to our teams and partners who brought this vision to life. It’s rewarding to see the community take shape - delivering sustainable homes, greater housing choice, and the formal transfer of 10 hectares of endangered forest into public ownership to protect it for generations,” Mr Bible said.

 

“From the start, our goal has been to broaden housing options in West Pennant Hills - for young couples like Maddie and Dan, growing families, and downsizers wanting to stay in the area they love.”

 

Apartment residents will enjoy exclusive access to the Banksia Lounge, a communal kitchen and dining space with a private dining space and outdoor terrace, as well as a co-working area designed for flexible work. All residents will also have access to the Highforest Club, featuring a proposed 20-metre indoor pool, fitness zone, multipurpose hard court, yoga lawn, dining areas, and a children’s nature play zone.

 

The Highforest Sales Centre is open to the public at 55 Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills, providing information about available homes within the community.

 

For more information, visit highforest.mirvac.com