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NSW · Ku-ring-gai Council

Pymble, 2073

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Desirability score

67.1/100
Good

Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Dog friendly
What Pymble is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Pymble is a practical established suburb in Ku-ring-gai, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
11,775
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$3,379
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
296 of 4,205
Median monthly mortgage
$3,689
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
184 / 97 / 968

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

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 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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
191
Against the person
49
Against property
101
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 240 residents
State safety percentile
1.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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 statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,165
  • Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary
  • Northside Montessori SchoolCombined
  • Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined
  • Pymble Public SchoolPrimary
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

150 public transport stops in this suburb

  • FTB Grandview St
  • FTB Pacific Hwy
  • Pymble Station
  • STR Grandview St
  • STR/LFT To P1/2

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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksPacific Highway, Livingstone Avenue14 Jun 2026 – 21 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksRyde Road, Kiparra Street21 Jun 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
  • RoadworksPacific Highway, Bridge Street12 Jul 2026 – 23 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

355 planning-related records

2026· 27 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    69 BEECHWORTH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    11 ASHMORE AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 GANMAIN ROAD PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    10 MERRIVALE ROAD PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    22 PARK CRESCENT PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    85A LIVINGSTONE AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    126 MONA VALE ROAD PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    43-47 RYDE ROAD PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 RUSHALL STREET PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    45 MINNAMURRA AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading
    35 RESERVOIR ROAD PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    3 BOURKE STREET PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    1074 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PYMBLE 2073Pending Court Appeal

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    12 CADOW STREET PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    50 LIVINGSTONE AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    37 RESERVOIR ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    14 GRAHAM AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Pending Court Appeal
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 WOODLANDS AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences; Tennis courts
    48 TELEGRAPH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 ORANA AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 MYOORA STREET PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    76 TELEGRAPH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 TELEGRAPH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    12 BUNGALOW AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Pending Court Appeal
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    27 Bobbin Head Road, Pymble NSW 2073Determined

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    31 AVON ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    22 PARK CRESCENT PYMBLE 2073Determined
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    23 LIVINGSTONE AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Determined

  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    10 MERRIVALE ROAD PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    2 PARK CRESCENT PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    1089 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    17 GANMAIN ROAD PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    15 CYNTHIA STREET PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    915 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    69 BEECHWORTH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined

  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    30 REYNOLDS STREET PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    62 TELEGRAPH ROAD PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    11 ALBION AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    29 GRANDVIEW STREET PYMBLE 2073Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    5-7 LONSDALE AVENUE PYMBLE 2073Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

263 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (17)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bannockburn Rd before Reely StBus stop
  • Bannockburn Rd before Rushall StBus stop
  • Bannockburn Rd opp Bannockburn OvalBus stop
  • Grandview St opp Pymble StationBus stop
  • Ku-Ring-Gai Town Hall, Pacific HwyBus stop
  • Merrivale Rd at Boolarong RdBus stop
  • Merrivale Rd at Greendale AvBus stop
  • Merrivale Rd at Selwyn StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

16 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bannockburn OvalPark
  • Blackbutt ParkPark
  • Bowes Thistlethwayte ParkPark
  • Florey Avenue ReservePark
  • Golfers GlenNature reserve
  • Hammond ReservePark
  • Kendall Village GreenPark
  • Kirby ParkPark
  • Maddison ReservePark
  • Richmond ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Child First Therapydoctor
  • Douglass Hanly Moirsample_collection
  • Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • Eric Pratten House29 Telegraph Road PymbleSHR
  • Pymble Reservoir No 1 (Covered) (WS 0097)Pacific Highway, PymbleSHR
  • Pymble Reservoir No 2 (Covered) (WS 0098)Pacific Highway, PymbleSHR
  • Substation982-984 Pacific Highway PymbleSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Pinjarra Preschoolchildcare
  • Pinjarra preschoolchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
38
Parks (OSM)
19

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

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
67.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
317th in Australia
State rank
122nd in NSW
Peer rank
#51 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#87 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • BPamenitiescompressed_air
  • Bannockburn Ovalamenitiespitch
  • Bannockburn Rd before Reely Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bannockburn Rd before Rushall Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bannockburn Rd opp Bannockburn Ovalamenitiesbus_stop
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench

Data sources & freshness

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