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 an increase of 746 individuals, a rise of 4.3%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 17,221. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,961 in June 2024 and an additional 126 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's growth rate of 4.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.0%, 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 is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Pymble is expected to grow by 494 persons by 2041, recording a gain of 2.7% in total 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 so far in FY26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, 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 $1,146,000, reflecting a focus on the premium market by developers. This year, $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 with surrounding areas. Nationally, however, development activity is lower, suggesting market maturity and possible constraints.

Detached houses make up 83.0% of new building activity, with medium and high-density housing comprising the remaining 17.0%, preserving Pymble's suburban identity dominated by family homes. With around 430 people per dwelling approval, Pymble exhibits a developed market. By 2041, population forecasts indicate an increase of 488 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

Pymble has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 54 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Pymble Ladies College - Grey House Precinct, Cascade Gardens Pymble, Pymble Grand, and 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development. The following list details those most 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 with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Pymble's labour force decreased by 0.3% while employment declined by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pymble's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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's median income among taxpayers is $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. By September 2025, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $77,048 and the average would be around $138,652, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data indicates that Pymble's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment in Pymble comprises 44.0% earning $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

In Pymble, as per the latest Census, 79.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 20.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was 39.7%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pymble was $3,500, mirroring the Sydney metro average, while 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, and 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 comprise 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, 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

Educational attainment in Pymble is notably high, with 59.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 6.6%.

Educational participation is 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. There are nine schools operating within Pymble, educating approximately 4,507 students as of the latest available data. The area's educational performance is high (ICSEA: 1167), indicating local schools are among the most advantaged nationally. The school mix includes seven primary and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 25.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.6, suggesting Pymble serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus data.

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 stops are served by 65 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,677 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 193 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 668 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Pymble, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (14,265 people), compared to 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. A significant majority, 77.8%, declared themselves completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 76.0% figure for Greater Sydney. Pymble has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.5% (3,138 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Pymble are particularly strong, generally aligning with the overall 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 residing there. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.2% of Pymble's population versus 0.5%.

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

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 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has a notably higher percentage of the 5-14 cohort (15.3% locally) and a lower percentage of the 25-34 age group (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 13.6% to 15.1%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort decreased from 4.7% to 4.0%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Pymble's age profile by 2041. 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.