Pymble NSW 2073

Why Pymble?

Pymble is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, located approximately 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council. Pymble is notable for its gardens, bush reserves and heritage listed residences and properties of architectural significance.

West Pymble is a separate suburb to the south West of Pymble and is adjacent to the Lane Cove National Park.

History

Pymble was named after Robert Pymble (1788-1861), who was an influential early settler whose 1823 land grant comprised some 600 acres, around half of the land of the region. The other half (in addition to a large part of St Ives) was granted to Daniel Der Matthews, another influential settler. The area remained primarily agricultural for some time until residential development commenced around 1879.

Transport

Pymble railway station is on the North Shore railway line.

Pymble is bisected by the Pacific Highway and the intersection of Mona Vale Road and Ryde Road is the southern boundary of the suburb.

Pymble is well served by a variety of CDC NSW buses.

Recreation

Pymble is predominantly a residential area with tree-lined streets, many substantial homes and gardens, numerous parks, nature reserves and active pockets of commercial activity, Prominent landmarks include Pymble Station and Pymble Hill. The station is the centre of transport, shopping and social activities whilst Pymble Hill allows views of the distant Chatswood skyline. Pymble also acts as a conservative area for its rich architectural history with a variety of Federation-style houses.

Schools

• Pymble Ladies’ College (K–12)
• Pymble Public School, a government primary school, located on Crown Road whose alumni includes actors Hugh Jackman and Chris Lilley
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (K–6)
• Gordon West Public School (K–6) located in West Pymble (in a precinct formerly called West Gordon)