Drummoyne at a glance

Weekly rent

$1,413

Houses · units $860

Population

12.0k

Median age 42

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2047), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

Market

House prices in Drummoyne.

Median house price

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Sales data as of September 2026

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$1413/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$860/wk

Owner occupied

62%

Renter occupied

36%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

12,011

Median age: 42

Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw

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The brief

What to know about Drummoyne.

The postcode for Drummoyne is 2047 (NSW), Canada Bay, part of Greater Sydney.

Drummoyne (2047) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.

Drummoyne has roughly 12,011 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Drummoyne scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Drummoyne's population at 12,011, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

12,011

Median age

42

Family households

68%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

262

total offences in 2026

Top offence categories

Theft144 (55.0%)
Other offences36 (13.7%)
Assault19 (7.3%)
Malicious damage to property15 (5.7%)
Drug offences12 (4.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

30

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Drummoyne.

Local schools for Drummoyne

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Government School Catchment

Drummoyne Public School

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Russell Lea Public School

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Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Drummoyne.

What is the Drummoyne postcode?
Drummoyne is in the 2047 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
Where is Drummoyne?
Drummoyne is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2047. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
What is the average rent in Drummoyne?
The median weekly rent for houses is $1413, for units it's $860.
What schools are in Drummoyne?
There are 20 schools serving Drummoyne on this page, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Drummoyne Public School, Russell Lea Public School.
How walkable is Drummoyne?
Drummoyne has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Drummoyne?
Drummoyne is close to Russell Lea, Huntleys Point, Chiswick, Woolwich, Rodd Point.
What is the population of Drummoyne?
The population of Drummoyne is approximately 12,011 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.

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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