Pyrmont vs Ultimo
The verdict
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.90M in Pyrmont. Pyrmont rates higher for transport (94 vs 89). Ultimo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 16 min). On the separate residential safety score, Pyrmont rates higher (45 vs 20/100 in Ultimo).
Scores
PyrmontUltimo
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 93 |
| Transport | 94 | 89 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,658 | 7,410 |
| Median age | 37 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,422 | $1,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.4% | 64.7% |
| Born in Australia | 40.7% | 26.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Pyrmont Moderate Growth · Ultimo High Growth
Property
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $1.21M | $760K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $985 | $972 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 69 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 332 | 1,066 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 593 | 229 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,698 | 10,499 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,110 |
Transport
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 10 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 830 m |
Liveability
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 63 | 60 |
| Parks | 22 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.3 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Pyrmont | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,658 | 7,410 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,795 | 10,352 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,854 | 12,031 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 8.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pyrmont or Ultimo?
Pyrmont has the higher residential safety score (Pyrmont 45/100 vs Ultimo 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Pyrmont or Ultimo?
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.90M.
Which has better public transport, Pyrmont or Ultimo?
Pyrmont has the higher transport score (Pyrmont 94/100 vs Ultimo 89/100).
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