Drummond Cove at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,605

Median age 33

The brief

What to know about Drummond Cove.

The postcode for Drummond Cove is 6532 (WA).

Drummond Cove (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.

Drummond Cove has roughly 1,605 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Drummond Cove scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Drummond Cove's population at 1,605, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,605

Median age

33

Family households

82%

Lone person

16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$320/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$330/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

28%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,605

Median age: 33

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Drummond Cove.

Local schools for Drummond Cove

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Government School Catchment

Waggrakine Primary School

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Bluff Point Primary School

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Meekatharra School Of The Air

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Frequently asked

About Drummond Cove.

What is the Drummond Cove postcode?
Drummond Cove is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
Where is Drummond Cove?
Drummond Cove is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6532, in the Shark Bay region.
What is the average rent in Drummond Cove?
The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $330.
What schools are in Drummond Cove?
There are 6 schools serving Drummond Cove on this page, including Leaning Tree Steiner School, Waggrakine Primary School, Bluff Point Primary School.
How walkable is Drummond Cove?
Drummond Cove has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Drummond Cove?
Drummond Cove is close to Buller, Glenfield, Waggrakine, White Peak, Sunset Beach.
What is the population of Drummond Cove?
The population of Drummond Cove is approximately 1,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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