Pymble

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 February 2026, is approximately 18,000, reflecting a growth of 779 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 17,961, and there were an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,756 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's growth rate of 4.5% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area at 4.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.6% to the overall population gains in recent periods. For demographic projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Pymble is projected to grow by 494 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.5% 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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 308 homes were approved, with an additional 38 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, recent data shows this has increased 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 strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, this activity is lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Detached houses make up 83.0% of new building activity, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 17.0%, sustaining the area'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 AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pymble is projected to gain 455 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Pymble has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 53 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Turramurra Community Hub, Pymble Grand, 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, and Coachwood Residences. 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's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

As of September 2025, 9,491 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 67.6%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 63.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Pymble showed strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but lower representation in construction at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Pymble's labour force increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Pymble SA2's median income among taxpayers is $72,059. The average income in the same period is $122,755. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Pymble would be approximately $78,443 (median) and $133,631 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Pymble rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 44.0% earning $4000+ weekly (7,920 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners, at 56.1% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents 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

In Pymble, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 20.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble stood 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 median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,500 against the Australian average of $1,863, while median 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 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 making up 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

In Pymble, a higher proportion of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications compared to national and state averages. Specifically, 59.9% of Pymble's residents possess such qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This educational advantage suggests strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. The distribution of university qualifications among Pymble residents is as follows: Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%.

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

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

Public transport analysis reveals 161 active transport stops operating within Pymble. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 64 individual routes, collectively providing 5752 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using various modes of transport. Car remains the dominant mode 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 individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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 significant positive results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have a very low prevalence across all age groups. Approximately 79% of Pymble's total population (14,183 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4% and 5.1% of residents respectively. 77.8% of Pymble residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Pymble has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,283 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

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 cultural diversity is notable, with 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.4% born overseas as of 2021. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pymble, making up 48.4%. However, Judaism stands out at 1.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (21.4%), Australian (18.4%), and Chinese (17.5%), the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Korean (2.2% vs 1.1%), South African (1.2% vs 0.5%), and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.3%) groups are notably overrepresented in Pymble compared to regional averages.

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 somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has a notably over-represented 5-14 cohort (15.1% locally) while the 25-34 age group is under-represented (6.9%). Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 13.6% to 15.4%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort declined from 4.7% to 3.9%. By 2041, Pymble's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 121%, adding 514 residents to reach 941. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 91% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups.