Suburb comparison
Gordon vs Pymble: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gordon commands a $100K premium on median property price over Pymble; Gordon is $243/wk cheaper per week to rent; Pymble has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ku-ring-gai
Gordon
2072
Ku-ring-gai
Pymble
2073
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Gordon | Pymble |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 30.1%▲ | 30.5% |
FAMILYFamily Pymble leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.85M | $3.75M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $1.06M |
| Median weekly rent | $860/wk | $1103/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8%▲ | +2.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Gordon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 56▲ | 20 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Gordon if...
- Gordon leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Pymble if...
- Pymble leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Gordon or Pymble more expensive?
- Gordon has the higher median house price ($3.85M) compared with $3.75M in Pymble.
- Which is better for renters — Gordon or Pymble?
- Median weekly rent is $860/wk in Gordon and $1103/wk in Pymble, making Gordon the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gordon or Pymble 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 Gordon vs Pymble?
- Gordon has 1 school in the postcode, and Pymble has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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