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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

Comparison of Killara (2071) and Pymble (2073) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricKillaraPymble
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB+(1)B(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage42.5%30.5%
FAMILYFamily
Pymble leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB+(1)B+(1)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode33
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC(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-gradeC(0)C-(0)
Walkability percentile3920

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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