Pymble

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Pymble's population is estimated at around 12,553 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 778 people (6.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,775 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,520 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,922 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pymble's 6.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.4%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the 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 also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb expected to increase by 231 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Pymble when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Pymble averaged around 56 new dwelling approvals each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 282 homes. So far in FY-26, 52 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, there were approximately 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed on average, indicating stable market conditions due to balanced supply and demand. However, recent data shows this has intensified to 7.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. Development projects averaged $1,146,000 in construction value, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This year alone, $45.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pymble shows moderately higher building activity, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values, though recent construction activity has eased. New development consists of 83% standalone homes and 17% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 311 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Pymble will gain 198 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Pymble has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Pymble Grand, Coachwood Residences, 4-10 Bridge Street Mixed Use Development, and Blossom Pymble. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Pymble exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Pymble has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of December 2025, with estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 6,577 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Pymble was 65.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses showed that 63.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.7 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Construction employs only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population to local population counts. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment and labour force growth of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively, and marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 7.7% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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

The suburb of Pymble has one of the highest income levels nationally according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Pymble is $70,493 and the average income stands at $126,857. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Pymble would be approximately $77,768 (median) and $139,949 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Pymble rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 43.6% of the population (5,473 individuals) have incomes within the $4000+ range, contrasting with the regional leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (55.7% above $3,000/week) suggests strong economic capacity throughout Pymble. Housing expenses account for 14.0% of income, while residents' disposable incomes rank them within the 98th percentile nationally. 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

Pymble's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.6% houses and 27.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pymble was at 39.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,689, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Pymble was $630, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Pymble's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,689 versus 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 constitute 84.8% of all households, including 48.9% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households making up 13.8% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 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

Pymble's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 62.2% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Technical qualifications make up 14.1% of achievements, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 5.6%.

Educational participation is high in Pymble, 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 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,547 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically situated 214 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 83%, while trains account for 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 63.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 792 trips daily across all routes, equating 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 exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment 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 (9,646 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.1 and 4.9% of residents respectively. 78.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Pymble has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,259 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's population shows significant cultural diversity, with 38.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.7% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Pymble, comprising 45.7% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Pymble compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.1% versus 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese (20.9%) and English (20.4%) are the most represented groups, followed by Australian (16.4%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Korean (2.5%, compared to regional average of 1.1%), South Australian (1.3%, versus regional average of 0.5%), and Russian (0.6%, compared to regional average of 0.4%).

Pymble's median age exceeds the national pattern

Pymble's median age is 41 years, 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 over-represented cohort aged 15-24 (16.0%) and an under-represented cohort aged 25-34 (8.5%). According to the 2021 Census, Pymble's population aged 15-24 grew from 13.2% to 16.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.8% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort declined from 4.7% to 3.6%. By 2041, Pymble's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 123%, adding 355 residents to reach 644. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to contribute 91% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts.