Pymble
NSW 2073 · Ku-ring-gai
11,775 (2021) → 12,309 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pymble is a stable suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2073, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.77M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 14km inland. Pymble has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2073 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (12.23%), England (4.54%), Hong Kong (3.3%), India (2.83%), South Africa (2.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (15.54%), Cantonese (5.79%), Korean (2.84%), Persian ED (1.38%), Hindi (1.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1131 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1178
- Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1176
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1165
- Gordon East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
- Northside Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1147
- St Lucys, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1150
- Ravenswood School for Girls, Boarding HouseCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1174
- Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1185
- Warrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1170
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1181
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1148
- St Ives Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1155
- St Ives High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1125
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1173
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1118
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, St IvesPrimary · Independent · 2.9km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pymble
Is Pymble safe?
Pymble has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,639 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pymble?
In Pymble, the median house price is $3.77M and the median unit price is $1.00M. Median weekly house rent is $1,275.
How far is Pymble from Sydney CBD?
Pymble is about 15.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pymble?
Pymble has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1166 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pymble?
Pymble has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 71 bus stops.