NSW · Ku-ring-gai Council

West Pymble, 2073

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,612

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.9%

Median age

41

Median income

$3,503/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$3,200,000

Languages at home

24.1%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

70.8/100
Excellent

Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • Cycling
What West Pymble is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, Cycling

Suburb profile

In Ku-ring-gai Council, West Pymble is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a excellent desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

West Pymble snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$3.2M

-4.3% change

Median rent

$1,050/wk

Houses $1,300 · Units $865

Population (ERP)

5,612

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#16

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

1st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

95th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
70.8/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
191st in Australia
State rank
33rd in NSW
Peer rank
#16 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#21 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$865
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,300
All types (January to March 2026)
$1,050
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
85
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$3,200,000
Median price change
-4.3%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

5,612(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
+2.9%
Change in 1 year
+26
Change in 5 years
+158
Growth rank in NSW
49th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,800), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,441
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$3,503
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
73 of 1,758
Median monthly mortgage
$3,467
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,622 / 39 / 24

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
89
Against the person
23
Against property
47
Rate per 1,000 residents
15.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 237 residents
State safety percentile
1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.6%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault23
  • Fraud43
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
  • Malicious Damage To Property21
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle23

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,150
Median ICSEA percentile
95th
School list
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1174 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 104 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1173 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 250 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 424 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1118 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 987 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 273 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Macquarie University Special Education CentreSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 47 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • NextSense School - Blind Deafblind ProgramSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1017 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 7 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 310 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1178 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 2,501 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Cockatoo Family Day Carekindergarten
  • Kindy Kids Long Day Care and Pre SchoolYanko Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

141 public transport stops in this suburb

  • The Comenarra Pkwy At Doncaster Av
  • Yarrara Rd After Grayling Rd
  • Yarrara Rd Opp Lechian Av
  • Yarrara Rd Opp Warrowa Av
  • Yarrara Rd Opp Wyomee Av

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

189 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 2 bakeries · 3 places of worship · 10 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life15 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport141 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
86/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.37
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.47
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.76
Food & drink(8)
  • Arthur's BakehouseBakery

    9 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • Bakery
  • Cafe (2)
  • Fast food
  • Gordon West Chinese RestaurantRestaurant

    9a Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • Restaurant
  • The SawmillRestaurant

    7 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

Shopping(5)
  • Butcher
  • Craig's ButcheryButcher

    11A Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • Greengrocer
  • IGA Local Grocer West PymbleSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Cockatoo Family Day CareKindergarten
  • Kindy Kids Long Day Care and Pre SchoolKindergarten

    67 Yanko Road, West Pymble

  • Gordon West Public SchoolSchool

    146 Ryde Road

  • Our Lady of Perpetual SuccourSchool
  • West Pymble Public SchoolSchool

    West Pymble

Health & services(5)
  • Dentist
  • Duneba DentalDentist

    5 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • West Pymble Medical CentreMedical clinic
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(29)
  • Dog park
  • Applegum WayPark
  • Bandalong ReservePark
  • Boronga Avenue ReservePark
  • Burrows GrovePark
  • Claire Taylor ParkPark
  • Frogmore ParkPark
  • Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial ParkPark
  • Mountbatten ParkPark
  • Park (3)
  • Pee Wee ParkPark
  • Ramsay Avenue ReservePark
  • Sequoia ParkPark
  • Village GreenPark
  • Playground (10)
  • Bill Allen Memorial ClubhouseSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(4)
  • Blue HoleViewpoint
  • Viewpoint (3)
Transport(57)

57 bus stops

Other(26)
  • Alcohol
  • Professional Health CentreAlternative

    3 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (25)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Compressed Air
  • Confectionery
  • Norman Griffiths OvalConstruction
  • Drinking water
  • Ku-ring-gai CouncilDrinking water
  • Family Hair StudioHairdresser

    15 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble

  • Hairdresser
  • Information (6)
  • The Great North WalkInformation
  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Parking (6)
  • BPPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (6)
  • Our Lady of Perpetual SuccourPlace of worship
  • Place of worship
  • St Matthew'sPlace of worship
  • Post Box (3)
  • Public Bookcase (3)
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (4)
  • Waste Basket (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Applegum WayPark
  • Bandalong ReservePark
  • Boronga Avenue ReservePark
  • Burrows GrovePark
  • Claire Taylor ParkPark
  • Frogmore ParkPark
  • Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial ParkPark
  • Mountbatten ParkPark
  • Pee Wee ParkPark
  • Ramsay Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
  • Place of worship
  • St Matthew's

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Macquarie University Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • DentistDentist
  • Duneba DentalDuneba AvenueDentist
  • PharmacyPharmacy
  • Professional Health CentreDuneba AvenueAlternative
  • West Pymble Medical CentreDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
79
Participants per 1,000 residents
14.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 11 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    11 HILLARY STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    6 BINGARA STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 IONA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    19 EDENHOLME STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 CONGHAM ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    41 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    61 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    19 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    38 KIPARRA STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
2025· 24 proposals
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    6 HEREFORD PLACE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    17 ANDREW AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    40 WYOMEE AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    14 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    58 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Hours of operation and trading; Residential Accommodation
    3 INVERALLAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)
    94 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    44 KOOLOONA CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    50 KOOLOONA CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    48 YANKO ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • May 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
    57 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    159 RYDE ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    17 ANDREW AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    33 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    15 ANDREW AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    73 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    71 YARRARA ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • January 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    27 KAMILAROY ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Demolition; Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure
    3 LOFBERG ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Deferred Commencement
2024· 8 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    4 BINALONG STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • November 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Pathways and paving
    45 WYOMEE AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 JUGIONG STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    40 THE COMENARRA PARKWAY WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • August 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    49 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • July 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    25 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bradfield
Member of Parliament
Nicolette BOELE (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
126,860
Turnout (2025)
93.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 55.0%Labor 45.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 53.4%Labor 46.6%

1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.3 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Pymble WestLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Gordon WestLabor 49.7% · Coalition 50.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • KillaraLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • South TurramurraLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Lindfield WestLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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