Drummoyne at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.0k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Drummoyne.
The postcode for Drummoyne is 2047 (NSW), 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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
12,011
Median age: 42
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
444
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Drummoyne.
Local schools for Drummoyne
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Government School Catchment
Drummoyne Public School
Russell Lea Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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 $850, for units it's $600.
- 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.
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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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