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 November 2025, is approximately 17,991, reflecting a growth of 770 people since the 2021 Census. This increase equates to a 4.5% rise from the previous population count of 17,221. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 17,961 in June 2024 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 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 exceeded 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 growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 annual ERP population numbers, Pymble is expected to grow by 494 persons by 2041, 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 FY25, around 308 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, about 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this figure has increased to 8.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and potential undersupply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $1,146,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. This year, around $60.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, this activity is lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints.

The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (83.0%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 17.0%, preserving Pymble's suburban identity. With around 430 people per dwelling approval, Pymble indicates a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pymble is expected to gain approximately 464 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable 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 has identified 54 projects likely impacting the region. 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 3.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Pymble has an educated workforce, with the technology sector prominently represented and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. As of June 2025, 9,560 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 64.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Pymble shows strong specialization in professional & technical jobs, 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 offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, Pymble's labour force decreased by 0.3%, while employment declined by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 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 is 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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 among taxpayers of $68,420 and 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, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,048 (median) and $138,652 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Pymble ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 44.0% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (7,916 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. This indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb, with 56.1% earning above $3,000/week. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and residents rank in 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 held on 28 August 2016, comprised 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented dwellings at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, aligning with Sydney metro's 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 as at June 2021, and 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 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 make up 14.7%, comprising 13.5% lone person households and 1.1% group households. 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 is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia 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.

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 are a mix of train and bus services. There are 65 individual routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes facilitate 4,677 passenger trips collectively. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 668 trips per day across all routes. This 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 exceptional results across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 79% of the total population (14,284 people), significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.4% and 5.1% of residents respectively. A substantial 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%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Pymble align closely 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 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%). Other ethnic groups show variations: Korean is slightly overrepresented at 2.2%, South African is underrepresented at 1.2% compared to regional figures, and Sri Lankan is also underrepresented at 0.6%.

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 years and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Pymble has an over-representation of the 5-14 cohort at 15.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.6% to 15.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group declined from 4.7% to 4.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Pymble's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 137%, adding 543 residents to reach a total of 941. This growth is part of an overall demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 93% of the anticipated population growth. However, population declines are projected for both the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.