Drummoyne vs Russell Lea
The verdict
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.35M versus $3.38M in Drummoyne. Drummoyne rates higher for education (90 vs 85). Drummoyne has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Lea rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Drummoyne).
Scores
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 86 |
| Transport | 77 | 76 |
| Education | 90 | 85 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,011 | 4,920 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,776 | $2,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.9% | 69.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Drummoyne Stable · Russell Lea Stable
Property
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.38M | $3.35M |
| Median unit price | $1.37M | $1.17M |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,125 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 85 |
Median price history
Safety
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 102 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 241 | 102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,530 | 1,484 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,147 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Drummoyne · Russell Lea
Transport
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 5 |
| Parks | 25 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Drummoyne | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,011 | 4,920 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,500 | 5,120 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,378 | 5,070 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drummoyne or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea has the higher residential safety score (Drummoyne 88/100 vs Russell Lea 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Drummoyne or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.35M versus $3.38M.
Which has better schools, Drummoyne or Russell Lea?
Drummoyne has a higher average school ICSEA (Drummoyne 1147 vs Russell Lea 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Drummoyne or Russell Lea?
Drummoyne has the higher transport score (Drummoyne 77/100 vs Russell Lea 76/100).
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