Turramurra vs Pymble.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,300,000 and $3,700,000. Turramurra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Turramurra (median $3,300,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Pymble ($3,700,000). Over the past year, Turramurra (+2.4%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Pymble (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
Turramurra scores higher on walkability (40/100 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 Turramurra (1159).
For buyers
Turramurra is the lower entry point at $3,300,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Turramurra carries both higher gross yield (2.02% 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 1159).
Common questions
Is Turramurra or Pymble cheaper to buy in?
Turramurra has the lower median house price at $3,300,000, roughly 11% 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, Turramurra or Pymble?
Over the past 12 months, Turramurra grew +2.4% vs -1.3% in Pymble, a gap of 3.7 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 Turramurra or Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1159 in 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 is more walkable, Turramurra or Pymble?
Turramurra scores 40/100 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, Turramurra or Pymble?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.02% in 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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