West Pymble vs South Turramurra
South Turramurra (median $2,288,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than West Pymble ($2,650,000). Over the past year, West Pymble (-6.9%) ran 9.9 percentage points ahead of South Turramurra (-16.8%) on house-price growth.
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West Pymble and South Turramurra side by side
| Measure | West Pymble | South Turramurra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,650,000 | $2,288,000 |
| Median unit | $554,400 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.9% | -16.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1350/wk | $1280/wk |
| Unit rent | $865/wk | $763/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 5,441 | 3,208 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 28.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Pymble (1134) sits above South Turramurra (1131).
- For buyers
- South Turramurra is the lower entry point at $2,288,000 median, 14% 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 2.65%), but West 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
- West Pymble edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1131).
West Pymble vs South Turramurra: common questions
Is West Pymble or South Turramurra cheaper to buy in?
South Turramurra has the lower median house price at $2,288,000, roughly 14% below West Pymble ($2,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Pymble or South Turramurra?
Over the past 12 months, West Pymble grew -6.9% vs -16.8% in South Turramurra, a gap of 9.9 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 West Pymble or South Turramurra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Pymble scores 1134 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, West Pymble or South Turramurra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.91% in South Turramurra vs 2.65% in West 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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