North St Ives vs Pymble
Pymble scores higher on walkability (8/100 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 North St Ives (1130).
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North St Ives and Pymble side by side
| Measure | North St Ives | Pymble |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $3,700,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,055,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1350/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $880/wk | $865/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1160 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 10 |
| Transit score | 10 | 20 |
| Bike score | 85 | 75 |
| Population | – | 11,775 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Pymble edges out on average school ICSEA (1160 vs 1130).
North St Ives vs Pymble: common questions
Does North St Ives or Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1130 in North St Ives. 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, North St Ives or Pymble?
Pymble scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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