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West Pymble

NSW 2073 • Greater Sydney

5,441
Population (2021)
$57,564
Median Income
3.68 km²
Area
80m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyLeafyUpper North ShoreBushlandEstablished

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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2073
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA
Ku-ring-gai
Federal Electorate
Bradfield
State Electorate
Wahroonga
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.76°, 151.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.68 km²
Elevation
80m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gordon
2.5 km
30 min
Pymble
2.5 km
30 min
Turramurra
3.5 km
45 min

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

Distance
15 km
By Train
35-40 min from Gordon
By Bus
Bus to Gordon then train
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Bus connections to North Shore Line stations

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops walkable from Philip Mall area; most errands require car or bus

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$800
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,467
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,298
Census 2021
5,441
▲ 2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,672
Income 2021
$57,564
▲ 18.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,622
Born Overseas 1,730

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
  • 11. Scotland 34
  • 12. Ireland 28
  • 13. Canada 27
  • 14. Japan 26
  • 15. Philippines 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,778
Australian 1,703
Chinese 807
Irish 611
Scottish 536
Italian 215
Indian 179
German 156
Korean 120
South African 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,103
Both parents born in Australia
2,288
Both parents born overseas
941
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.8%
No Religion
37.4%
Hinduism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Judaism
1.5%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
266 (4.9%)
5-14 years
940 (17.3%)
15-19 years
429 (7.9%)
20-24 years
342 (6.3%)
25-34 years
295 (5.4%)
35-44 years
725 (13.3%)
45-54 years
881 (16.2%)
55-64 years
686 (12.6%)
65-74 years
449 (8.3%)
75-84 years
286 (5.3%)
85+ years
139 (2.6%)

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