Pymble
Household income sits in the 98.8th percentile, giving Pymble a clear premium profile within Ku-ring-gai. The suburb has 11,775 residents, median age 41 and 72.6% separate houses, so it feels lower density than nearby Gordon while still being close to the North Shore rail spine. Prices reflect that scarcity: the median house price is $2,807,500 and the latest price series reached $2,830,000 in 2025. With 45.7% born overseas and university attainment 41.0 percentage points above national, demand is shaped by executive families and globally connected households.
Population
11,775
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,379/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
132
Median House
$2.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
For homebuyers, Pymble is a family-house market first and an apartment market second. Separate houses make up 72.6% of dwellings, apartments 24.8%, and 58.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, which suits buyers needing space rather than only a station unit. The $2,807,500 median house price is high, but mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of household income because household earnings rank in the 98.8th percentile. The latest price at the 2025 peak is $2,830,000, 3.1% above 2024, so waiting has not recently improved entry costs.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Pymble is a family-house market first and an apartment market second. Separate houses make up 72.6% of dwellings, apartments 24.8%, and 58.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, which suits buyers needing space rather than only a station unit. The $2,807,500 median house price is high, but mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of household income because household earnings rank in the 98.8th percentile. The latest price at the 2025 peak is $2,830,000, 3.1% above 2024, so waiting has not recently improved entry costs.
For Investors
Investors face a blue-chip but selective rental market. Only 21.0% of homes are rented, below the 79.0% owned outright or mortgaged share, so tenant supply is narrower than in inner apartment suburbs. Median rent is $630 a week and rent absorbs 18.6% of household income, which supports serviceability. The caution is vacancy at 7.0%, higher than low-vacancy markets, while 121 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing renovation and knockdown activity. Overseas migration averaging +281 people a year helps offset internal outflow of -131.
Development Activity
Total DAs
663
Last 12 Months
132
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+80.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pymble iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Pymble Ladies' College
K-12 · 2501 students
Pymble Public School
K-6 · 519 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 229 students
Gordon West Public School
K-6 · 424 students
Northside Montessori School
K-10 · 159 students
Demographics
Pymble's residents are older, wealthier and more educated than the national baseline. Median age is 41, which is 1.0 year above national, and average household size is 2.9, 0.4 higher than national. Overseas-born residents make up 45.7%, 24.1 percentage points above national, while 71.1% hold a university qualification, 41.0 points above national. Chinese ancestry at 3,177 people narrowly exceeds English at 3,109, with Christianity at 5,145 and Mandarin spoken by 764 residents, explaining strong demand for high-ICSEA schools and large family homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.6%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
24.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is tightly held and detached-dominant. Ownership is split between 38.9% owned outright and 40.1% with a mortgage, both well above the 21.0% renting share, which reduces turnover and rental depth. Price momentum is modest but positive: the median moved from $2,745,000 in 2024 to $2,830,000 in 2025, a 3.1% gain, with the latest quarter also the peak and 0.0% below peak. Large homes drive the price floor because 58.7% have 4 or more bedrooms and only 5.0% have 0 or 1 bedrooms.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,689
Rent / wk
$630
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,224
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.0%
Unoccupied
296
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.0%
Couples, no children
10,518
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional incomes dominate Pymble's economy. The top industries are Professional/Tech at 20.7%, Healthcare 15.7%, Finance 13.6%, Education 9.4% and Wholesale 5.2%, matching an occupation base led by 2,529 professionals and 1,361 managers. Full-time work is 66.1% of employed residents, unemployment is 4.7% and participation is 59.0%, with 3,157 not in the labour force partly reflecting the median age of 41. All 4 SEIFA measures sit in decile 10, so advantage is broad rather than limited to income alone.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
9,825
Unemployed
345
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.1%
Part-time
29.2%
Participation
59.0%
Employed
5,311
Occupations
Top Industries
University
71.1%
Postgraduate
26.3%
Born Overseas
45.7%
Dwellings
3,897
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented despite rail access. Car driving accounts for 81.8% of commuting, compared with 8.3% by public transport and 3.3% walking or cycling, so the station helps but household routines still lean on cars. Education is the standout: 5 local schools span ICSEA 1147 to 1178, led by Pymble Ladies' College at 1178, Pymble Public School at 1176 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School at 1165 across Independent, Government and Catholic sectors. IRSAD decile 10 reinforces above-average amenity and educational advantage.
Drive
81.8%
Public Transport
8.3%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.63%/yr
(+114 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than redevelopment-led. The trend projection adds 0.63% a year, or 114 people, with the medium path rising from 18,087 in 2026 to 18,655 in 2031. Migration is the key engine because overseas migration averages +281 people annually, higher than the -131 net internal outflow, and the primary driver is Overseas migration. The shift trajectory is Mixed: rents grew 8.3% and real incomes 13.2%, but the gentrification score is 10 and the stage is Not gentrifying, consistent with an already expensive suburb.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+281
Net Internal / yr
-131
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -131/yr, Strong overseas inflow +281/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pymble compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pymble a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households prioritising schools, space and high incomes. It has 72.6% separate houses, 5 local schools and household income in the 98.8th percentile, though car use is high at 81.8%.
What is the median house price in Pymble?
The median house price is $2,807,500. The latest price series shows $2,830,000 in 2025, up 3.1% from $2,745,000 in 2024, with the latest quarter also matching the recorded peak.
What schools are in Pymble?
There are 5 listed local schools. Key options include Pymble Ladies' College with ICSEA 1178, Pymble Public School at 1176, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School at 1165, Gordon West Public School and Northside Montessori School.
Is Pymble safe?
There is no suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 to quote, so local checks still matter. Socio-economic indicators are strong, with IRSAD decile 10 and only 2.5% of residents needing assistance, both pointing to above-average local advantage.
Is Pymble good for property investment?
Pymble suits patient investors more than yield chasers. Rent is $630 a week, only 21.0% of homes are rented, vacancy is 7.0%, and 121 development applications suggest active upgrading of a tightly held premium housing base.
How is Pymble's population changing?
The trend projection is modest at 0.63% a year, equal to about 114 people annually. The medium path rises from 18,087 in 2026 to 18,655 in 2031, driven by +281 overseas migrants a year versus -131 internal movement.
What languages are spoken in Pymble?
Pymble is highly international, with 45.7% of residents born overseas. Mandarin is the largest listed non-English language with 764 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 317, Korean at 148, Persian at 77 and Hindi at 61.
Is there much development in Pymble?
Yes, activity is meaningful for an established suburb, with 121 development applications in the past 12 months. The sample applications are mainly dwelling houses, alterations, additions and carports, suggesting renewal rather than wholesale densification.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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