Drummoyne vs Rodd Point
Drummoyne (median $3,060,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Rodd Point ($3,400,000). Over the past year, Drummoyne (+6.4%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Rodd Point (+3%) on house-price growth.
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Drummoyne and Rodd Point side by side
| Measure | Drummoyne | Rodd Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,060,000 | $3,400,000 |
| Median unit | $506,880 | $477,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | +3.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1413/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $860/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1138 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,011 | 1,380 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1036 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Drummoyne scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drummoyne (1138) sits above Rodd Point (1116). Rodd Point skews owner-occupied (87%), Drummoyne runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Drummoyne is the lower entry point at $3,060,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Drummoyne carries both higher gross yield (2.40% vs 1.99%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Drummoyne edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1116). Rodd Point also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Drummoyne vs Rodd Point: common questions
Is Drummoyne or Rodd Point cheaper to buy in?
Drummoyne has the lower median house price at $3,060,000, roughly 10% below Rodd Point ($3,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Drummoyne or Rodd Point?
Over the past 12 months, Drummoyne grew +6.4% vs +3% in Rodd Point, a gap of 3.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Drummoyne or Rodd Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drummoyne scores 1138 vs 1116 in Rodd Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Drummoyne or Rodd Point?
Drummoyne scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Drummoyne or Rodd Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.40% in Drummoyne vs 1.99% in Rodd Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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