Pymble
High household incomes and a detached-home bias define Pymble: 11,775 residents, a median age of 41, and weekly household income of $3,379, placing households at the 98.8th percentile. The suburb has 45.7% residents born overseas, 72.6% separate houses and 58.7% homes with four or more bedrooms, so its appeal is strongest for established, higher-earning households seeking space. Compared with Gordon's station-centred core and Turramurra's broader residential spread, Pymble combines a leafy family setting with a highly educated workforce. The 71.1% university-educated share is 41 percentage points above the national comparison, reinforcing its professional profile.
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
133
Homebuyers are choosing a family-sized market rather than a compact apartment market. Separate houses account for 72.6% of dwellings, four-bedroom-plus homes for 58.7%, and apartments for 24.8%, so land, schools and renovation potential matter in the search. A mortgage figure of $3,689 per month sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, with mortgage stress not flagged. Weekly rent is $630, giving buyers a useful holding-cost comparison while they inspect recent comparable sales. Household income is at the 98.8th percentile, placing Pymble above a mainstream affordability bracket, although deposits, rates and maintenance still need stress-testing.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a family-sized market rather than a compact apartment market. Separate houses account for 72.6% of dwellings, four-bedroom-plus homes for 58.7%, and apartments for 24.8%, so land, schools and renovation potential matter in the search. A mortgage figure of $3,689 per month sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, with mortgage stress not flagged. Weekly rent is $630, giving buyers a useful holding-cost comparison while they inspect recent comparable sales. Household income is at the 98.8th percentile, placing Pymble above a mainstream affordability bracket, although deposits, rates and maintenance still need stress-testing.
For Investors
Pymble's rental case rests on affluent tenant demand, steady resident retention and ongoing small-scale development. Renting accounts for 20.8% of occupied dwellings, weekly rent is $630 and vacancy is 7.0%, a higher vacancy setting than a tightly constrained market and a reason to budget for leasing periods. Rent growth is 8.3%, while 135 development applications in 12 months point to continued renovation and infill activity. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can broaden tenant demand, but 77.5% of residents stayed at the same address. Compared with a high-yield, lower-income suburb, Pymble is more suited to investors prioritising long-term land value over maximum rental yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
702
Last 12 Months
133
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+38.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pymble
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Pymble's demographic profile is older and much more university-educated than the national comparison. Median age is 41, one year above national, while 71.1% are university educated, 41 percentage points higher. Overseas-born residents make up 45.7%, 24.1 points above national, with Chinese and English ancestry numbering 3,177 and 3,109. Mandarin is spoken by 764 residents and Canton by 317. Family households remain prominent: 56.0% are couples with children, average household size is 2.9, and 32.1% are couples without children. This mix helps explain demand for larger homes, while 77.5% same-address retention points to a more settled pattern than a high-turnover inner-city market.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.6%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
24.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Pymble is predominantly detached and family-sized, with 72.6% separate houses and 58.7% containing four or more bedrooms. Apartments represent 24.8%, creating choice for downsizers and buyers seeking lower-maintenance stock. Tenure is split between 38.5% owned outright, 39.6% mortgaged and 20.8% rented, so owner-occupiers account for the clear majority. Weekly rent is $630 and the mortgage figure is $3,689 per month; mortgage stress is not flagged, with payments at 25.2% of household income. At 1,792.8 residents per square kilometre across 6.57 square kilometres, Pymble is denser than a semi-rural setting but less apartment-led than many inner suburbs. Its housing pattern contrasts with Gordon's concentrated transport hub and complements Turramurra's family-home market.
Mortgage / mo
$3,689
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $630.
$1,050
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,350 · units $865
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
56.0%
Couples with children
32.1%
Couples, no children
10.9%
Single parent
3,435
Total families
Economy & Employment
Pymble's economy is anchored by professional services and high-skill employment. Professional and technology industries account for 20.7% of workers, followed by healthcare at 15.7%, finance at 13.6%, education at 9.4% and wholesale at 5.2%. The occupational mix supports that reading: 2,529 professionals and 1,361 managers, compared with 688 clerical and administrative workers. Participation is 64.2%, unemployment is 4.3%, and 60.5% of workers are full-time, supporting household earnings through a broad professional base rather than one dominant employer. SEIFA places Pymble in decile 10 across education and occupation, economic resources, disadvantage and advantage. The IRSAD score is 1,177, consistent with weekly household income of $3,379 at the 98.8th percentile.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
6,066
Unemployed
262
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
64.2%
Employed
5,804
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
71.1%
Postgraduate
26.3%
Born Overseas
45.7%
Dwellings
3,897
Transport to Work
Daily life is well suited to households that work from home or use a car. Work from home accounts for 64.6% of residents, compared with 3.0% using public transport and 29.0% driving, while 1.2% walk or cycle to work. Two nearby government primary schools provide local primary access, but families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb edges. Education and occupation sit in SEIFA decile 10, and IRSAD is also decile 10, supporting a strong resource base for services and household stability. The 21.3% volunteering rate adds a practical community participation signal. Compared with a transit-dependent suburb, Pymble is more car-oriented and home-based, so station access matters when selecting a street.
Drive
29.0%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
64.6%
Population Forecast
+0.63%/yr
(+114 people/yr)
EstablishedPymble has an established growth profile, with the annual trend at 0.63% and Overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 9.5% over 10 years, indicating steady expansion rather than a rapid surge. The shift trajectory is Mixed: rent growth is 8.3%, the senior share has risen 2.3 percentage points and the young share has fallen 1.8 points. Pymble is scored 10 for gentrification at the stage Not gentrifying, while the wider shift reading records 31 and Early signs. Together these indicators point to gradual change, not a wholesale reset, because Pymble's established housing base and 77.5% resident retention temper the pace. Its 0.63% trend is slower than a rapid-expansion profile, so infrastructure pressure is more likely to build incrementally.
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?
Pymble can suit households seeking space, established services and a professional setting. It has 11,775 residents, 72.6% separate houses and 64.6% working from home. The 98.8th-percentile household income profile supports local purchasing power, while the 3.0% public-transport share means street-level access and car needs should be considered.
What is the median house price in Pymble?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales and active listings before budgeting. Pymble's housing is 72.6% separate houses, with 58.7% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms; weekly rent is $630. Those figures indicate a family-sized market, but they do not substitute for a current sale median.
What schools are in Pymble?
Pymble has 2 nearby government primary schools. Families should check the enrolment zone for the exact address, as boundaries can cross suburb edges. School type and sector are clear, but distance, capacity and before-and-after-school arrangements should be confirmed directly. The suburb's 2.9-person average household size and 56.0% couples-with-children share help explain demand for primary access.
Is Pymble safe?
Use current NSW Police information, council updates and an in-person visit at different times to assess safety for a specific street. Pymble has 11,775 residents and a 21.3% volunteering rate, which suggests community participation but is not a crime measure. Check lighting, traffic, station routes and local incident patterns before deciding, rather than relying on a suburb-wide label.
Is Pymble good for property investment?
Pymble can suit investors seeking established, higher-income tenant demand rather than maximum yield. Weekly rent is $630, vacancy is 7.0% and 20.8% of occupied dwellings are rented. Rent growth is 8.3%, while 135 development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing property activity. Compare borrowing costs, land value and leasing periods carefully, because a 7.0% vacancy rate can mean more competition than in a tightly supplied market.
How is Pymble's population changing?
Pymble has 11,775 residents today. Growth across the wider area is running at 0.63% annually, with 9.5% population change over 10 years and Overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while the senior share has risen 2.3 points and the young share has fallen 1.8 points. This indicates gradual change and an ageing tilt rather than rapid expansion.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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