Pymble, New South Wales
| Pymble Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Ku-ring-gai Town Hall, Pacific Highway | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 9,612 | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,476.5/km2 (3,824.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1823 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2073 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.51 km2 (2.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 16 km (10 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Ku-ring-gai Council | ||||||||||||||
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Pymble is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Pymble is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.[1]
West Pymble is a separate suburb, surrounded by Lane Cove National Park.
Pymble is a predominantly residential area with tree-lined streets and many substantial homes and gardens, although a number of high-rise unit blocks have been recently been built in Pymble.
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. A two-storey, Georgian structure made of sandstone, the building is now a private home known as Grandview (see gallery below) and is on the Register of the National Estate.[2]
Landmarks
The Suakin Depot, of the Australian Army, houses the 7th Field Regiment (Artillery), and A Company (Infantry) of the 2/17 RNSWR. Other landmarks include Ku-ring-gai Town Hall, St Swithun's Anglican Church and Merrivale in Telegraph Road.[3] The Town Hall, situated on the Pacific Highway, not far from Grandview, is an example of the Inter-War Spanish Mission architectural style. St Swithun's, in Telegraph Road, is an example of the Inter-War Gothic style. Designed by N.W.McPherson and built circa 1938, it has been described as "Imaginatively simplified from the Perpendicular Gothic Style",[4] and has large wooden doors. Merrivale is a local stately home in the Regency style.
Macquarie Cottage, in Avon Road, was designed by William Hardy Wilson in the Colonial Revival style and built in 1918. A single-storey house with deep eaves and a verandah, it is listed on the Register of the National Estate.[5]
Transport
Pymble railway station is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network. TransdevTSL buses operate route 560 from Gordon Station to West Pymble.
Commercial areas
- Grandview Street, adjacent to Pymble railway station
- West Pymble Shops (Philip Mall) on Kendall Street
- Gordon West shops on Duneba Avenue
Schools
- Gordon West Public School, a government primary school, located in West Pymble (in a precinct formerly called West Gordon)
- Pymble Ladies' College, an all-female, K to Y12 independent school
- Pymble Public School, a government primary school, located on Crown Road whose alumni includes actors Hugh Jackman and Chris Lilley
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS), a Catholic primary school, located in West Pymble
- Sacred Heart Pymble, a Catholic primary school
- West Pymble Public School, a government primary school, located in West Pymble
Parks and recreation
The Bicentennial Park oval complex in West Pymble consists of 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, netball courts and Lofberg Oval where football and cricket is played.
Lofberg Oval underwent significant work beginning at the end of 2009, with improvements including a first class storm water harvesting and irrigation system, resurfaced and expanded sportsfield, modern lighting and re-turfed dog off-leash area. The oval was re-opened in November 2010.
Notable residents
- John Newcombe, tennis player
- Errol Flynn, actor
- Hugh Jackman, actor
- Todd McKenney, television personality
- Stirling Mortlock, Rugby Union player, former Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies Captain
- Hugh Boyce, ex-drummer for indie band Dappled cities
References
- ^ Gregory's Sydney Street Directory (Gregory's Publishing Company) 2007
- ^ The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan Company, 1981, p.2/33
- ^ Pymble Urban Conservation Precinct, Pymble, NSW Profile
- ^ A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture, Apperly (Angus and Robertson) 1994
- ^ The Heritage of Australia, p.2/33
External links
- Pymble Public School
- Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour, West Pymble
- St Matthew's Anglican Church, West Pymble
