Drummoyne
NSW 2047 · Canada Bay
12,011 (2021) → 12,500 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canada Bay local government area (est. 90,686 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Drummoyne is a stable suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2047, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 11km inland. Drummoyne has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2047 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.98%), Italy (2.12%), New Zealand (2.1%), China (1.7%), Greece (1.04%)
Top languages: Italian (3.19%), Greek (3%), Mandarin (1.79%), Cantonese (1.49%), Arabic (1.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1106 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1156
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
Nearby (within 10km)
- Russell Lea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1140
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1112
- Riverside Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1114
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1162
- Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
- Marist Sisters' College WoolwichSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1101
- Abbotsford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1113
- All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1125
- Birchgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1132
- Orange Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1132
- Hunters Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1104
- Inner Sydney Montessori School, LilyfieldPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Drummoyne
Is Drummoyne safe?
Drummoyne has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,530 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Drummoyne?
In Drummoyne, the median house price is $3.38M and the median unit price is $1.37M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Drummoyne from Sydney CBD?
Drummoyne is about 5.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Drummoyne?
Drummoyne has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1147 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Drummoyne?
Drummoyne has a transport score of 77/100 and 42 bus stops.