Killara vs West Pymble
The verdict
West Pymble is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.63M versus $3.84M in Killara. Killara rates higher for transport (96 vs 77). West Pymble rates higher for liveability (97 vs 91). Killara is closer to the coast (12.3 km vs 14.8 km).
Scores
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 |
| Transport | 96 | 77 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 91 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,620 | 5,441 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,802 | $3,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 70.5% |
| Born in Australia | 50.6% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Killara High Growth · West Pymble Stable
Property
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.84M | $2.63M |
| Median unit price | $1.05M | $1.97M |
| House price YoY | -15.7% | 2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 85 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 55 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,535 | 1,140 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,162 | 1,163 |
See the full school list on each profile: Killara · West Pymble
Transport
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 77 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 12 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Killara | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,620 | 5,441 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,182 | 5,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,441 | 5,653 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Killara or West Pymble?
Killara and West Pymble have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Killara or West Pymble?
West Pymble is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.63M versus $3.84M.
Which has better schools, Killara or West Pymble?
West Pymble has a higher average school ICSEA (Killara 1162 vs West Pymble 1163; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Killara or West Pymble?
Killara has the higher transport score (Killara 96/100 vs West Pymble 77/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs