Pyrmont at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,100
Houses · units $975
Population
12.7k
Median age 37
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2009), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Pyrmont.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$975/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
12,658
Median age: 37
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Pyrmont.
The postcode for Pyrmont is 2009 (NSW), City of Sydney, part of Greater Sydney.
Pyrmont (2009) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Pyrmont has roughly 12,658 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pyrmont scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pyrmont's population at 12,658, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 33% lone person).
Population
12,658
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
732
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pyrmont.
Local schools for Pyrmont
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Government School Catchment
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Ultimo Public School
Fort Street Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Pyrmont.
- What is the Pyrmont postcode?
- Pyrmont is in the 2009 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Pyrmont?
- Pyrmont is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2009. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Pyrmont?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1100, for units it's $975.
- What schools are in Pyrmont?
- There are 20 schools serving Pyrmont on this page, including Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, Ultimo Public School, Macquarie Grammar School.
- How walkable is Pyrmont?
- Pyrmont has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pyrmont?
- Pyrmont is close to Darling Island, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Millers Point, Sydney South.
- What is the population of Pyrmont?
- The population of Pyrmont is approximately 12,658 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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