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 November 2025, is approximately 17,991, reflecting a growth of 770 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 4.5% rise from the previous figure of 17,221. The change is inferred from ABS estimates showing an estimated resident population of 17,961 as of 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, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's growth rate 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.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Pymble is expected to grow by 494 persons by 2041, recording 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 a further 27 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.4 people moved into the area per dwelling built over these years, suggesting balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has increased to 8.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $630,000, reflecting developers' focus on the premium market. This year, $60.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. When compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Nationally, however, development activity is lower, indicating market maturity and possible constraints.

Most new building activity involves detached houses (83.0%), 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. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 464 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should 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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 54 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives 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, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate. 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 jobs, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional average.

However, 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 Census working population vs resident population count. 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. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, suggest potential future demand within Pymble. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Pymble's median income among taxpayers is $68,420. The average income in the same period was $123,126. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Pymble would be approximately $77,048 (median) and $138,652 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, 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 (7,916 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. This indicates a substantial proportion of high earners in Pymble, with 56.1% earning above $3,000/week. 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 dwelling structure in Pymble, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was at 39.7%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (17.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, matching Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure 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 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 make up the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. 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

Educational attainment in Pymble is notably high, with 59.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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+, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 6.6%. Educational participation is significant, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.1% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Pymble has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 4,507 students, with an ICSEA score of 1167, indicating high educational performance nationally. The area has 7 primary and 2 K-12 schools, with school capacity exceeding typical residential needs at 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in Pymble shows that there are 144 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 65 individual routes servicing these stops, which together provide a total of 4,677 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 193 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 668 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Pymble, with 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 (14,284 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 portion, 77.8%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 76.0% across Greater Sydney. Pymble has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.5% (3,143 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%. 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 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, comprising 48.4% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 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%). Notably, Korean (2.2%) and South African (1.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Pymble compared to regional figures of 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively. Sri Lankan ethnicity is also relatively higher 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 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble has a notably higher proportion of the 5-14 age group (15.3%) and a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, Pymble's population aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.6% to 15.1%, while the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group declined from 4.7% to 4.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Pymble's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 137%, adding 543 residents to reach 941. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to account for 93% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.