Pymble vs Gordon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,700,000 and $3,800,000.
Pymble (median $3,700,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Gordon ($3,800,000). Over the past year, Gordon (0%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Pymble (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
Gordon scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pymble (1160) sits above Gordon (1159). Pymble skews owner-occupied (77%), Gordon runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Pymble is the lower entry point at $3,700,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gordon carries both higher gross yield (1.16% vs 0.91%) 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 1159).
Common questions
Is Pymble or Gordon cheaper to buy in?
Pymble has the lower median house price at $3,700,000, roughly 3% below Gordon ($3,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pymble or Gordon?
Over the past 12 months, Gordon grew 0% vs -1.3% in Pymble, a gap of 1.3 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 Pymble or Gordon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1159 in Gordon. 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, Pymble or Gordon?
Gordon scores 90/100 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, Pymble or Gordon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.16% in Gordon vs 0.91% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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