Pymble

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Pymble's population is around 18,094 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 873 people (5.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,221 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,052 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,765 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's 5.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.4%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 446 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 2.2% in total over the 16 years.

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 FY25, around 308 homes were approved, with another 55 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years. However, this ratio has increased to 8.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $630,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. This year, $60.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Nationally, however, development activity is lower, suggesting market maturity and possible constraints.

The majority of new buildings are detached houses (83.0%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remainder (17.0%), preserving Pymble's suburban identity. With around 430 people per dwelling approval, Pymble shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pymble is expected to gain 404 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Pymble has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 55 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones include Pymble Grand, 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, Coachwood Residences, and Blossom Pymble. The following list details those anticipated to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Pymble demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Pymble has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector well-represented. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.5%. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable.

In comparison to Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, Pymble's is 0.7% lower. Workforce participation in Pymble stands at 66.7%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 63.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Pymble has a notably high concentration in professional & technical jobs, at 1.6 times the regional average, but lower representation in construction, at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.4%, labour force grew by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pymble's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Pymble SA2 is $72,059 and average income is $122,755. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $79,495 (median) and $135,423 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Pymble rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 44.0% of individuals earn $4,000 or more weekly, compared to 30.9% in the surrounding region earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. A significant 56.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Pymble, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Pymble was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 constitute 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 account for 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 2.7.

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 is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.9% hold university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions Pymble favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 15.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, 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.

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

Pymble has 161 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 64 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,752 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains dominant at 84%, while train accounts for 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 63% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 821 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per stop. An accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 79% of Pymble's total population (14,258 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.4 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A total of 77.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Pymble has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,227 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings and the general population.

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 high cultural diversity, with 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pymble, accounting for 48.4%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.2% of Pymble's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.4%), Australian (18.4%), and Chinese (17.5%), significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Korean (2.2%) is notably overrepresented compared to the region (1.1%), as are South Australian (1.2% vs 0.5%) and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.3%).

Pymble's population is slightly older than 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 the 45-54 age group (15.3%) and a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (7.5%). According to the 2021 Census, Pymble's 15-24 age group grew from 13.6% to 15.7%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group declined from 4.7% to 3.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Pymble's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 120%, adding 549 residents to reach 1,007. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 92% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.