West Pymble

West Pymble is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, West Pymble's population is estimated at around 5,492, reflecting an increase of 51 people since the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 5,479 in Jun 2024, which considers the latest ERP data release by the ABS and 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 1,492 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in West Pymble. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. By 2041, West Pymble is expected to grow by 203 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 7.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in West Pymble according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

West Pymble has recorded approximately five residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 26 homes were approved, with an additional two approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 5.2 new residents per year for every home built during this period.

Consequently, demand significantly outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction value of these properties is $1,146,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, West Pymble has registered $15.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, West Pymble's development activity is significantly lower, at 76.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Furthermore, this activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development in West Pymble has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 1881 people per approval, West Pymble shows a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, West Pymble is projected to add 396 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade, Macquarie Centre Redevelopment, MCentral at Macquarie Park, and IC3 Super West Data Centre. The following list details projects of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates West Pymble maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

West Pymble has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%. Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability.

As of September 2025, 3,011 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.0%. Sixty-one point six percent of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical jobs are particularly notable, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence, at 2.2% compared to 5.3% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment decreased by 0.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. 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 West Pymble's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows West Pymble's median income among taxpayers is $63,755. The average income is $114,731. Nationally, this is exceptionally high. Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 with an average of $83,023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for West Pymble are approximately $69,404 (median) and $124,896 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and personal incomes in West Pymble rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile shows 45.2% of residents (2,482 people) earn $4,000 or more, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 57.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income. Residents rank within the 99th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

West Pymble is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

West Pymble's dwelling structure in 2016, according to Census data, was composed of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Pymble stood at 41.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented ones at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in West Pymble was $800, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, West Pymble's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

West Pymble features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.5% of all households, including 56.5% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 12.9% and group households comprising 0.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

West Pymble demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

West Pymble has notably higher educational attainment than national averages. As of 2016, 54.8% of its residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This high level of attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 9.1%.

Educational participation is also high in the area, with 35.8% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

West Pymble has 79 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that together facilitate 1,251 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 148 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 84%. Only 8% of residents use trains for their daily commute. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in West Pymble, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 61.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 178 trips per day, equating to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

West Pymble's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

West Pymble's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (3,960 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.1 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 76.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. West Pymble has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (988 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in West Pymble was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

West Pymble's cultural diversity was notable, with 24.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 54.1%. Judaism was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.6%), Australian (22.6%), and Chinese (10.7%). Korean (1.6%) South African (1.2%) and French (0.6%) groups were notably overrepresented in West Pymble compared to regional averages.

West Pymble's median age exceeds the national pattern

West 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 age of 38 years. The 5-14 age cohort is notably over-represented in West Pymble at 16.6%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.0%. Post the 2021 Census, the population of the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.2% to 16.1%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.3% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 13.3% to 12.3%. By 2041, West Pymble's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 127%, adding 201 residents to reach 361. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 86% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.