South Turramurra vs West Pymble
The verdict
South Turramurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.73M in West Pymble. West Pymble rates higher for transport (77 vs 62). West Pymble is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 17.0 km).
Scores
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 89 |
| Transport | 62 | 77 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 86 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,208 | 5,441 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,447 | $3,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 70.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: South Turramurra Stable · West Pymble Stable
Property
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.33M | $2.73M |
| Median unit price | $1.67M | $1.97M |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,275 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 94 | 55 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 779 | 1,011 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,166 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Turramurra · West Pymble
Transport
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 69 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.0 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.2 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| South Turramurra | West Pymble | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,208 | 5,441 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,250 | 5,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,334 | 5,653 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Turramurra or West Pymble?
South Turramurra and West Pymble have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, South Turramurra or West Pymble?
South Turramurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.73M.
Which has better schools, South Turramurra or West Pymble?
West Pymble has a higher average school ICSEA (South Turramurra 1118 vs West Pymble 1166; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Turramurra or West Pymble?
West Pymble has the higher transport score (South Turramurra 62/100 vs West Pymble 77/100).
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