Pymble vs West Pymble
The verdict
West Pymble is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.63M versus $3.80M in Pymble. Pymble rates higher for transport (94 vs 77). Pymble has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 54 min).
Scores
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 89 |
| Transport | 94 | 77 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,775 | 5,441 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,379 | $3,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.8% | 70.5% |
| Born in Australia | 53.1% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Pymble Stable · West Pymble Stable
Property
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.80M | $2.63M |
| Median unit price | $965K | $1.97M |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 136 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 17 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 170 | 55 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,843 | 1,140 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,166 | 1,163 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pymble · West Pymble
Transport
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 77 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Pymble | 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 | 19 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 152 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.6 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Pymble | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,775 | 5,441 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,309 | 5,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,234 | 5,653 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pymble or West Pymble?
Pymble and West Pymble have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pymble or West Pymble?
West Pymble is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.63M versus $3.80M.
Which has better schools, Pymble or West Pymble?
Pymble has a higher average school ICSEA (Pymble 1166 vs West Pymble 1163; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pymble or West Pymble?
Pymble has the higher transport score (Pymble 94/100 vs West Pymble 77/100).
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