Suburb comparison
Glebe vs Pyrmont: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Glebe commands a $1.14M premium on median property price over Pyrmont; Glebe is $123/wk cheaper per week to rent; Glebe has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Glebe
2037
City of Sydney
Pyrmont
2009
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Glebe | Pyrmont |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Glebe leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3▲ | 0 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.58M | $1.44M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $1.20M |
| Median weekly rent | $800/wk | $923/wk |
| Annual price growth | -6.6%▲ | -27.9% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Glebe leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B+(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 90▲ | 88 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Glebe if...
- Glebe leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Finance.
Choose Pyrmont if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Glebe or Pyrmont more expensive?
- Glebe has the higher median house price ($2.58M) compared with $1.44M in Pyrmont.
- Which is better for renters — Glebe or Pyrmont?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in Glebe and $923/wk in Pyrmont, making Glebe the more affordable rental market.
- Is Glebe or Pyrmont at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Glebe vs Pyrmont?
- Glebe has 3 schools in the postcode, and Pyrmont has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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