NSW · Ku-ring-gai Council
West Pymble, 2073
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
In Ku-ring-gai, West Pymble is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. 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.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- 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)
- 59 / 39 / 24
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
- 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)
- 88
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 247 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,173.5
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
137 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 EDENHOLME STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 CONGHAM ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah19 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies38 KIPARRA STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
2025· 24 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 HEREFORD PLACE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 ANDREW AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation40 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 support14 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Hours of operation and trading; Residential Accommodation3 INVERALLAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 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 structure44 KOOLOONA CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 KOOLOONA CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 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 barriers57 WALLALONG CRESCENT WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure159 RYDE ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 ARUNDEL STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 ANDREW AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport15 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 structure71 YARRARA ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Withdrawn
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space27 KAMILAROY ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Demolition; Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure3 LOFBERG ROAD WEST PYMBLE 2073Deferred Commencement
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 BINALONG STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Pathways and paving45 WYOMEE AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 JUGIONG STREET WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 THE COMENARRA PARKWAY WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 TODMAN AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies49 GLOUCESTER AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 BORONGA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE 2073Determined
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
142 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Bakery
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (25)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- 100 Kooloona CresBus stop
- 11 Wyuna RdBus stop
- 14 Bolwarra AvBus stop
- 14 Kooloona CresBus stop
- 2 Kooloona CresBus 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
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- 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
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 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)
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 73.6/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 85th in Australia
- State rank
- 32nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #15 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #20 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
- 100 Kooloona Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- 11 Wyuna Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 14 Bolwarra Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 14 Kooloona Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- 2 Kooloona Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- 21 Bolwarra Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 24 Dunoon Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 37 Dunoon Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 62 Kooloona Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- 86 Kooloona Cresamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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