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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

Comparison of Glebe (2037) and Pyrmont (2009) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricGlebePyrmont
SAFETYSafety
Glebe leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode30
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC-(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-gradeB+(1)B+(1)
Walkability percentile9088

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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