West Pymble
NSW 2073 · Ku-ring-gai
5,441 (2021) → 5,688 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.
West Pymble is a stable suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2073, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 15km inland. West Pymble has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (5%), England (4.8%), Hong Kong (2.28%), India (1.8%), South Africa (1.71%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.56%), Cantonese (4.37%), Korean (1.8%), Spanish (0.92%), Japan (0.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1125 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1172
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1158
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1158
Nearby (within 10km)
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1116
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1121
- Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1169
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1177
- Lindfield Montessori PreschoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Ravenswood School for Girls, Boarding HouseCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1173
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1177
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1176
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1112
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1127
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Pymble
Is West Pymble safe?
West 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 1,140 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Pymble?
In West Pymble, the median house price is $2.63M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is West Pymble from Sydney CBD?
West Pymble is about 14.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Pymble?
West Pymble has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1163 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Pymble?
West Pymble has a transport score of 77/100 and 71 bus stops.