Suburb comparison
Killara vs Pymble: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Killara commands a $330K premium on median property price over Pymble; Killara is $253/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ku-ring-gai
Killara
2071
Ku-ring-gai
Pymble
2073
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Killara | Pymble |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 42.5% | 30.5%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Pymble leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $4.08M | $3.75M |
| Median unit price | $1.20M | $1.06M |
| Median weekly rent | $850/wk | $1103/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.2%▲ | +2.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Killara leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 39▲ | 20 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Killara if...
- Killara 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
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Killara or Pymble more expensive?
- Killara has the higher median house price ($4.08M) compared with $3.75M in Pymble.
- Which is better for renters — Killara or Pymble?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Killara and $1103/wk in Pymble, making Killara the more affordable rental market.
- Is Killara 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 Killara vs Pymble?
- Killara has 3 schools in the postcode, and Pymble has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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