Killara vs Pymble
Pymble (median $3,700,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Killara ($3,975,000). Over the past year, Killara (-1.1%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Pymble (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
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Killara and Pymble side by side
| Measure | Killara | Pymble |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,975,000 | $3,700,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $1,055,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.1% | -1.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1500/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $790/wk | $865/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1156 | 1160 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 10 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 15 | 75 |
| Population | 10,620 | 11,775 |
| Median age | 42 | 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
Killara scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pymble (1160) sits above Killara (1156).
- For buyers
- Pymble is the lower entry point at $3,700,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Killara carries both higher gross yield (1.96% vs 1.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Pymble edges out on average school ICSEA (1160 vs 1156).
Killara vs Pymble: common questions
Is Killara or Pymble cheaper to buy in?
Pymble has the lower median house price at $3,700,000, roughly 7% below Killara ($3,975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Killara or Pymble?
Over the past 12 months, Killara grew -1.1% vs -1.3% in Pymble, a gap of 0.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Killara or Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1156 in Killara. 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, Killara or Pymble?
Killara scores 46/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Killara or Pymble?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.96% in Killara vs 1.90% in Pymble. 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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