Pymble

An assessment of population growth drivers in Pymble reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Pymble's population is approximately 17,991, reflecting a growth of 770 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 4.5% rise from the previous population figure of 17,221. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,961 as of June 2024 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 1,755 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's growth rate of 4.5% since the 2021 census surpassed that of its SA3 area (4.4%), positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with Pymble expected to grow by 494 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 2.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Pymble recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Pymble has seen approximately 61 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25308 homes were approved, with a further 36 approved in FY26 as of current data. The average population increase per dwelling built over these five years was 1.4 people, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has intensified to 8.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $630,000, reflecting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year alone, $60.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. Nationally, however, development activity is lower, suggesting market maturity and potential constraints.

Detached houses comprise 83.0% of new building activity, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 17.0%, sustaining Pymble's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 430 people per dwelling approval, Pymble shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Pymble is projected to gain 464 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Pymble has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 54 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Pymble Grand, 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, Coachwood Residences, and Blossom Pymble. The following list details those most relevant.

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While Pymble retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.7%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Pymble has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable. As of September 2025, 9,491 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Pymble stands at 64.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Pymble shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Pymble's labour force increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.3%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pymble's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Pymble SA2 had a median income of $68,420 and an average of $123,126 among taxpayers. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $77,048 (median) and $138,652 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Pymble's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 44.0% of residents earn $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (56.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in Pymble. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and residents rank within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Pymble is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Pymble, as evaluated at the latest Census (2016), comprised 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was 39.7%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 42.5%, while rented dwellings accounted for 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pymble was $3,500, aligning with the Sydney metro average. Median weekly rent was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Pymble's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 for 2019-20, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same period.

Pymble features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.3% of all households, including 51.1% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Pymble demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Pymble's educational attainment notably exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.9% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This significant educational advantage places Pymble favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 15.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 6.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Pymble has 144 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 65 different routes that facilitate 4,677 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 193 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 668 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pymble's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Pymble shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (14,284 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.8%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 76.0%. Pymble has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.5% (3,143 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Pymble is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pymble has a high level of cultural diversity, with 33.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pymble, making up 48.4% of people there. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.2% of Pymble's population versus 0.5% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups in Pymble are English at 21.4%, Australian at 18.4%, and Chinese at 17.5%. There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 2.2% versus 0.9% regionally, South African at 1.2% versus 0.6%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6% versus 0.3%.

Pymble's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Pymble's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.3%) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, Pymble's population aged 15-24 increased from 13.6% to 15.1%, while the 75-84 cohort grew from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group decreased from 4.7% to 4.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Pymble's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 137%, adding 543 residents to reach 941. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 93% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.