Living in Pymble
Pymble is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, located 18 kilometres north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.
History
Pymble is named after Robert Pymble (1788–1861), an influential early settler. The area remained primarily agricultural for some time. The first bank - the Australian Joint Stock Bank - was built in the area by a local builder, Richard Porter. The building is now a private home, ‘Grandview’, on the Register of the National Estate.
Transport Links
Pymble railway station is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network. Shorelink Buses operate route 560 from Gordon Station to West Pymble, and the Pacific Highway privdes easy commuter access with the CBD being about a 30 minute drive away.
Shopping and Recreation
Shopping facilities can be found adjacent to Pymble Railway Station, with more shops in Philip Mall in West Pymble. The Bicentennial Park oval complex in West Pymble consists of netball courts, a public swimming pool, children's play area and barbecue facilities. Adjacent to the park is Norman Griffiths Oval which is home to the West Pymble Football Club. Ku-ring-gai National Park is also only a short distance away.
Schools
The well respected Pymble Ladies College can be found in the suburb, along with Pymble Public School, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and Sacred Heart Pymble with many other schools close by.