Gordon vs West Pymble
West Pymble (median $2,650,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Gordon ($3,800,000).
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Gordon and West Pymble side by side
| Measure | Gordon | West Pymble |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,800,000 | $2,650,000 |
| Median unit | $480,240 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -6.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1400/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $865/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1134 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 22 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 100 |
| Population | 8,795 | 5,441 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1186 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gordon scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gordon (1159) sits above West Pymble (1134). West Pymble skews owner-occupied (87%), Gordon runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- West Pymble is the lower entry point at $2,650,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- West Pymble offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 1.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Gordon edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1134).
Gordon vs West Pymble: common questions
Is Gordon or West Pymble cheaper to buy in?
West Pymble has the lower median house price at $2,650,000, roughly 30% below Gordon ($3,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gordon or West Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gordon scores 1159 vs 1134 in West Pymble. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gordon or West Pymble?
Gordon scores 90/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gordon or West Pymble?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in West Pymble vs 1.92% in Gordon. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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