South Turramurra vs Pymble.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,288,000 and $3,700,000. Pymble edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Turramurra (median $2,288,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Pymble ($3,700,000). Over the past year, Pymble (-1.3%) ran 15.5 percentage points ahead of South Turramurra (-16.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pymble (1160) sits above South Turramurra (1131). South Turramurra skews owner-occupied (90%), Pymble runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
For buyers
South Turramurra is the lower entry point at $2,288,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Turramurra delivers the better gross yield (2.91% vs 1.90%), but Pymble has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Pymble edges out on average school ICSEA (1160 vs 1131).
Common questions
Is South Turramurra or Pymble cheaper to buy in?
South Turramurra has the lower median house price at $2,288,000, roughly 38% 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, South Turramurra or Pymble?
Over the past 12 months, Pymble grew -1.3% vs -16.8% in South Turramurra, a gap of 15.5 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 South Turramurra or Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1131 in South Turramurra. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, South Turramurra or Pymble?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.91% in South Turramurra 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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