NSW · Sydney Council
Pyrmont, 2009
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Pyrmont is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with childcare and early learning well catered for. Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and schools and education, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 12,658
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,422
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 927 of 6,510
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 311 / 317 / 5,233
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)
- $970
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $985
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $970
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 267
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,263
- Against the person
- 225
- Against property
- 440
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 99.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud91
- Liquor Offences84
- Other Drug Offences79
- Other Theft102
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cocaine117
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
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St
- Harris St After Allen St
- Harris St After Pyrmont Bridge Rd
- Harris St At Pyrmont Bridge Rd
- Miller St Before Harris St
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
291 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise26-38 SAUNDERS STREET PYRMONT 2009Under Assessment
May 2026
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 BULWARA ROAD PYRMONT 2009Under Assessment
- Shop top housing; Commercial development; Office Premise; 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; Residential Accommodation179 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; 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 Australia78 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
March 2026
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise157-159 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah149/DP756755Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BULWARA ROAD PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Residential Accommodation14-26 WATTLE STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)169 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Serviced apartment; Hours of operation and trading104 PYRMONT STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)56-56A PIRRAMA ROAD PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 BULWARA ROAD PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47-49 MURRAY STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Residential Accommodation14-26 WATTLE STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Subdivision149/DP750908Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Residential Accommodation14-26 WATTLE STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure120/-/DP1289050Determined
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading205-207 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
November 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Office Premise; 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; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Residential Accommodation14-26 WATTLE STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Residential flat building; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure183-187 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; 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 Australia78 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 PYRMONT STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- 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; Co-living; Residential Accommodation67-69 MURRAY STREET PYRMONT 2009Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 109-125 POINT STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
October 2025
- Advertising and signage; Office Premise55 MILLER STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Pub; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading214-216 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures; Residential Accommodation26 POINT STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Subdivision102//DP1296785Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Restricted premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre; Hours of operation and trading114/SP69951, 26-32 Pirrama Road Pyrmont NSW 2009Determined
August 2025
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign55 MILLER STREET PYRMONT 2009Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision120/18314Pending Court Appeal
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
June 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 HARRIS STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Residential Accommodation14-26 WATTLE STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
May 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure242 243 PYRMONT STREET PYRMONT 2009Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
419 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Local Liquor Pyrmont BottleAlcohol
- Porter'sAlcohol
- Audrey Fine ArtArt
- du MoulinArt
- ATM
- atmxATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Bakery
- BanquerieBakery
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
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ballaarat ParkPark
- Bank St Popup ParkPark
- Elizabeth Healey ReservePark
- Giba ParkPark
- James Watkinson ReservePark
- Jones Street Pocket ParkPark
- Knoll ParkPark
- Metcalfe ParkPark
- Paradise ReservePark
- Pirrama ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 10
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Alternativealternative
- Dentistdentist
- Dentistdentist
- HEQD to TOE HEALTHdoctor
- Pyrmont Dental Centerdentist
- Pyrmont DoctorsUnion Streetdoctor
- Pyrmont Pharmacypharmacy
- Star City Medical Centredoctor
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
- bounceREHABHarris Streetphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Old Pyrmont Cottages1,3,5 Cross Street, 6, 8 Scott Street PyrmontSHR
- Pyrmont Post Office148 Harris Street PyrmontSHR
- Royal Edward Victualling Yard38-42 Pirrama Road PyrmontSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Genius Childcarechildcare
- KU Maybanke Preschoolkindergarten
- childcarechildcare
- thrive Early Learning Centerschildcare
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)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
- 66.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 373rd in Australia
- State rank
- 146th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #105 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 16 Poundsamenitiescafe
- 3 Dots Cafe & Mini MartamenitiesUnit 1 14 Quarry Master Drive, Pyrmontcafe
- ACTIUamenitiesfurniture
- ADANOSGRILLamenitiesfast_food
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Alcoholamenitiesalcohol
- AnTiDoTeamenitiescafe
- Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
- Audrey Fine Artamenitiesart
- Ausprint Clothingamenitiesclothes
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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