West Pymble
NSW 2073 • Greater Sydney
About West Pymble
West Pymble is a leafy residential suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore, located 15 kilometres north-west of the CBD within Ku-ring-gai Council. With a population of around 5,400, the suburb developed primarily during the 1950s and 1960s as housing for returning war veterans and defence personnel. The area retains significant bushland character with pockets of remnant vegetation connecting to Lane Cove National Park.
The suburb centres around Philip Mall on Kendall Street, a charming local shopping strip with cafes, specialty stores and services. West Pymble is popular with families seeking quality schools and a bushland setting while maintaining city access. The Boonah Creative Arts Centre provides community arts programs, and extensive walking trails wind through the surrounding bushland. Residents enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle with strong community connections through local sporting clubs and the West Pymble Chamber of Commerce.
West Pymble falls under postcode 2073 and is governed by Ku-ring-gai Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wahroonga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 560 — Gordon Station loop 10 min
- 572 — Macquarie Uni to Turramurra 15 min
- 575 — Macquarie Uni to Hornsby via Pymble 20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bus connections to North Shore Line stations
Local shops walkable from Philip Mall area; most errands require car or bus
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Avon Road
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Gordon West Public School ICSEA 11509498 4644 146 Ryde Road
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42 Bobbin Head Road
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Pymble Public School ICSEA 11769144 4136 Crown Road
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4 Richard Porter Way
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64 Kendall Street
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West Pymble Public School ICSEA 11739144 7584 Apollo Ave
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in West Pymble by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View West Pymble Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Pymble" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 272
- 2. England 261
- 3. Hong Kong 124
- 4. India 98
- 5. South Africa 93
- 6. New Zealand 90
- 7. South Korea 80
- 8. Malaysia 45
- 9. United States 39
- 10. Iran 35
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)