Pymble

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

As of Feb 2026, Pymble's population is estimated at around 12,432. This reflects an increase of 657 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,775. The change is inferred from AreaSearch data, based on resident population estimates following examination of ABS ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,903 persons per square kilometer. Pymble's growth rate of 5.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 4.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the suburb expected to increase by 288 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Pymble recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, sourced from statistical area data, indicates Pymble averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 282 homes. As of FY-26, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, one person has moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting new construction is meeting or exceeding demand. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,146,000, indicating a focus on premium segment properties.

This financial year, $45.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble exhibits moderately higher building activity, 24.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. Recent construction activity has eased slightly.

New development comprises 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving Pymble's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The area has approximately 306 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Pymble will gain 53 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified a total of 29 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Turramurra Community Hub, Pymble Grand, Coachwood Residences, and 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Pymble has been broadly consistent with national averages

Pymble has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being particularly well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, indicating relative employment stability over the past year based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 6,437 residents employed in Pymble, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is somewhat below the standard at 65.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, a high 63.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Pymble demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 4.8% of Pymble's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on the count of Census working population to local population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points in Pymble. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide further insight into potential future demand within Pymble. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Pymble's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Pymble had a median income among taxpayers of $70,493. The average income stood at $126,857 in this suburb. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with median and average incomes being $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Pymble would be approximately $76,739 (median) and $138,097 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Pymble all rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 99th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that the predominant cohort spans 43.6% of locals (5,420 people) with incomes over $4000+, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Pymble demonstrates considerable affluence with 55.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.0% 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

The dwelling structure in Pymble, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.6% houses and 27.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was at 39.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented dwellings at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,689, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Pymble was recorded at $630, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Pymble's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 84.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (48.9%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (9.5%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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, educational attainment is notably high, with 62.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area, positioning it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.3%, and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Technical qualifications account for 14.1% of educational achievements among residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 8.5% and certificates making up 5.6%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pymble has 81 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 64 routes, facilitating 5,547 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 214 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 83%, while trains account for 11%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.5, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 63.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 792 trips daily, translating to approximately 68 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 remarkable results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 77% of Pymble's total population (9,553 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.1 and 4.9% of residents respectively. Around 78.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Pymble has 18.3% of its population aged 65 and over (2,275 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong and align with national rankings for 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pymble, comprising 45.7% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.1% of Pymble's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Pymble are Chinese (20.9%), English (20.4%), and Australian (16.4%). Notably, Korean (2.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as are South African (1.3% vs 0.5%) and Russian (0.6% vs 0.4%) groups.

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 proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.0% locally) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 13.2% to 15.1%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 4.8% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group declined from 4.7% to 3.8%. By 2041, Pymble's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 121%, adding 316 residents to reach 578. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 95% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.