Pymble vs St Ives
St Ives (median $3,400,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Pymble ($3,700,000). Over the past year, St Ives (+9.7%) ran 11.0 percentage points ahead of Pymble (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
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Pymble and St Ives side by side
| Measure | Pymble | St Ives |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,700,000 | $3,400,000 |
| Median unit | $1,055,000 | $955,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.3% | +9.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1350/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $865/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1160 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 8 |
| Transit score | 20 | 10 |
| Bike score | 75 | 80 |
| Population | 11,775 | 18,384 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1167 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
Pymble scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pymble (1160) sits above St Ives (1130).
- For buyers
- St Ives is the lower entry point at $3,400,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- St Ives carries both higher gross yield (2.06% 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 1130).
Pymble vs St Ives: common questions
Is Pymble or St Ives cheaper to buy in?
St Ives has the lower median house price at $3,400,000, roughly 8% below Pymble ($3,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pymble or St Ives?
Over the past 12 months, St Ives grew +9.7% vs -1.3% in Pymble, a gap of 11.0 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 St Ives have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1130 in 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, Pymble or St Ives?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pymble or St Ives?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.06% in St Ives 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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