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
Choose Killara if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Killara leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Pymble if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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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