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Pymble
7 km²
High proportions of overseas-born residents define Pymble, where nearly 45% of people were born abroad. This is a wealthy, well-educated community with a strong focus on families, as seen in the high number of children and large homes. The area is marked by a high level of professional employment and a very high typical income. It is a walkable suburb in Greater Sydney where many residents work from home.
Pymble's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Pymble has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 19.7% of the population, a figure slightly above the state and national averages.
Pymble has a very diverse population, with 44.7% born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.
Language diversity is high, with 37% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 42.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 43.7%.
This is a highly qualified area where 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Incomes are far above the national average, with a typical family earning $3,757 a week. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the New South Wales figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 20.6% reporting a long-term health condition—much lower than the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people require help with daily activities.
Community involvement is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering, well above the national average. A larger share of residents also provide unpaid care for children compared to most other areas.
The First Nations population is small at 32 people. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical household income of $2,374, which is well above the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people—only 13.8%—live alone, which is far below the national figure.
Housing is expensive and spacious; 79.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national average. Rent is also well above the state figure.
Working from home is very common, with 56.9% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, with most homes just a two-minute walk from a stop.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population.
Employment is high, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work. Most jobs are in professional, technical, or managerial roles, and full-time employment is higher than in most areas.
Pymble is very walkable, with 92.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This includes easy access to parks, schools, and health services, which are all far above state averages.