Pyrmont

NSW 2009 • Greater Sydney

12,658
Population (2021)
$67,444
Median Income
0.93 kmΒ²
Area
27m
Elevation
HarbourfrontUrban LivingTech HubInner City

About Pyrmont

Pyrmont is Sydney's most successfully transformed inner-city suburb, where nearly 13,000 residents live in converted woolstores, modern apartments, and heritage buildings on the harbour's edge. Walking distance to the CBD and connected by light rail, it offers genuine urban convenience. Media companies and Google have made it a tech hub.

The fish markets remain iconic, while waterfront dining and the Star casino add entertainment. Jones Bay Wharf and the various parks provide harbour access. Pyrmont attracts media professionals, tech workers, and urban dwellers who value walkability and waterfront. It's inner-city reinvention done rightβ€”industrial heritage, harbour views, city lifestyle.

Pyrmont falls under postcode 2009 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2009
Urban Area
Glebe - Prymont - The Rocks
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.87Β°, 151.19Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.93 kmΒ²
Elevation
27m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Union Street Pyrmont 2009 NSW
  • Woolworths
    63 Miller Street Pyrmont 2009 NSW

πŸŽ“ Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Pyrmont, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Metropolitan goods railway, Pyrmont • SHR #01225
148 Harris Street Pyrmont • SHR #01440
Port Jackson • SHR #00755
38-42 Pirrama Road Pyrmont • SHR #01855
Bank Street, Victoria Road, Pyrmont • SHR #01914
1,3,5 Cross Street, 6, 8 Scott Street Pyrmont • SHR #01986

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,800
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,813
Census 2021
12,658
1.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$57,772
Income 2021
$67,444
16.7% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

βš–οΈ Compare Pyrmont With

🏘️Balmain
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🏘️Alexandria
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,147
Born Overseas 6,591

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 781
  • 2. England 529
  • 3. India 510
  • 4. Thailand 318
  • 5. New Zealand 283
  • 6. Indonesia 263
  • 7. Malaysia 237
  • 8. Brazil 222
  • 9. Hong Kong 204
  • 10. Philippines 199
  • 11. South Korea 198
  • 12. Italy 184
  • 13. Vietnam 179
  • 14. United States 165
  • 15. Japan 143

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,590
Chinese 2,250
Australian 1,761
Irish 1,020
Scottish 762
Italian 612
Indian 611
German 349
Filipino 265
Korean 264

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,574
Both parents born in Australia
7,947
Both parents born overseas
1,179
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.3%
Christianity
33.4%
Buddhism
6.3%
Hinduism
3.7%
Islam
1.9%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
612 (4.8%)
5-14 years
684 (5.4%)
15-19 years
296 (2.3%)
20-24 years
708 (5.6%)
25-34 years
3,197 (25.3%)
35-44 years
2,708 (21.4%)
45-54 years
1,489 (11.8%)
55-64 years
1,325 (10.5%)
65-74 years
1,087 (8.6%)
75-84 years
447 (3.5%)
85+ years
98 (0.8%)

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