Pymble
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Pymble's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 17,967. This figure represents a growth of 746 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,221. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. Pymble's population density is around 1,752 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's growth rate of 4.3% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area's growth rate of 4%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.6% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Pymble is expected to grow by 494 persons by 2041, marking a total growth rate of 2.7% 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 21 approved in FY26 as of now. The average population increase per dwelling built over these five years was 1.4 people per year. However, this figure has intensified to 8.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increased popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $1,146,000, reflecting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $60.5 million have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. When compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, this activity is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints.

Detached houses make up 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. Population forecasts indicate that Pymble will gain 488 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 potential impact projects in total. Key ones include Pymble Ladies College - Grey House Precinct, Cascade Gardens Pymble, Turramurra Community Hub, and Pymble Grand. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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While Pymble retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Pymble has a highly educated workforce. In the technology sector specifically, it has notable representation with an unemployment rate of 3.5%.

As of June 2025, there are 9,560 residents employed in Pymble, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate in Pymble stands at 64.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Pymble shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Pymble's labour force decreased by 0.3%, while employment declined by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project that over five years, national employment will expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Pymble's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Pymble's median income among taxpayers was $68,420 with an average of $123,126. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,048 (median) and $138,652 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Pymble rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 44.0% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (7,905 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (56.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and residents rank within the 99th 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

The latest Census evaluation shows that dwelling structures in Pymble consisted of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was 39.7%, with the rest mortgaged at 42.5% or rented at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $3,500 and $630 respectively. Nationally, Pymble's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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, larger than Greater Sydney's 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

Educational attainment in Pymble is notably high, with 59.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.2% for New South Wales (NSW). The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.7%. Graduate diplomas account for 4.5% of qualifications held by residents aged 15 and above.

Vocational pathways also play a role, with advanced diplomas making up 8.7% and certificates 6.6%. Educational participation is high in Pymble, 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. Pymble has a robust network of schools, with approximately nine operating within the area educating around 4,507 students. The area's educational performance is exceptional (ICSEA score: 1167), placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes seven primary and two K-12 schools. School capacity in Pymble exceeds typical residential needs, with 25.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.6. This suggests that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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. These include train and bus services. There are 65 different routes operating in total.

Together, these routes facilitate 4,677 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 193 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 668 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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's health outcomes show excellent results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of 14th June 2021, approximately 79% of Pymble's total population (14,265 people) have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4 and 5.1% of residents respectively, as of June 2021. A total of 77.8% of Pymble's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. As of the same period, 17.5% of Pymble's residents are aged 65 and over (3,138 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Pymble are particularly strong, broadly aligning with 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's population shows significant cultural diversity, with 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.4% born overseas by the year of the study. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pymble, accounting for 48.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.2% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 21.4%, Australian at 18.4%, and Chinese at 17.5%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Korean is slightly overrepresented at 2.2% (versus 2.3%), South African is underrepresented at 1.2% (versus 1.6%), and Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).

Pymble's median age exceeds the national pattern

Pymble's median age is 41 years, which is 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%) but fewer in the 25-34 age group (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, Pymble's population aged 15-24 grew from 13.6% to 15.1%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 0-4 decreased from 4.7% to 4.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Pymble's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 137%, adding 543 residents to reach 941. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to contribute to 93% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.