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Pyrmont 2009 suburb insights

Postcode 2009 covers Pyrmont, a residential suburb within the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Pyrmont across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Pyrmont?

Can I afford Pyrmont?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Pyrmont? Based on the suburb median of $1,197,500 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$5,911/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
56.3%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$958,000 loan
20% deposit ($239,500)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 56% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Pyrmont56.3%
Sydney median income65.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Pyrmont?

Rental market in Pyrmont

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 139 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$980per week
Sep 2025 · 139 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $850 per week (95 bonds)Mar 23: $913 per week (122 bonds)Jun 23: $900 per week (170 bonds)Sep 23: $923 per week (182 bonds)Dec 23: $950 per week (108 bonds)Mar 24: $1,000 per week (154 bonds)Jun 24: $975 per week (113 bonds)Sep 24: $920 per week (158 bonds)Dec 24: $950 per week (127 bonds)Mar 25: $995 per week (168 bonds)Jun 25: $950 per week (110 bonds)Sep 25: $980 per week (139 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Forest Lodge2037
$1,100$120
1.2 km away
Ultimo2007
$1,050$70
1.3 km away
Haymarket2000
$1,250$270
1.6 km away
Rozelle2039
$885$95
1.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Pyrmont Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Pyrmont

9
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Ultimo-UTS station · 1.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Ultimo-UTS station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Pyrmont change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2009

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2009. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Pyrmont change?

Investor activity in Pyrmont

2009 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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2
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Compare Pyrmont with another suburb

Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

Alexandria 2015Camperdown 2050Chippendale 2008Darlinghurst 2010

Other Inner East suburbs

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2009?
Pyrmont is the primary suburb with postcode 2009 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Pyrmont is the main locality.
Which local government area is Pyrmont in?
Pyrmont (2009) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Pyrmont?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Pyrmont (2009) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Pyrmont flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Pyrmont. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Pyrmont?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Pyrmont (2009), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Pyrmont (2009) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Pyrmont (2009). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Pyrmont changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Pyrmont (2009) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Pyrmont in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Pyrmont 2009: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.