Drummoyne - Rodd Point

Drummoyne - Rodd Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Drummoyne-Rodd Point's population is approximately 19,182 as of May 2026, an increase of 4.4% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 18,366. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. The population density is around 5,184 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.4% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's projections for uncovered areas with a base year of 2021. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 30 persons overall, but the 85 and over age group is expected to grow by 639 people.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 30 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to grow by 639 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Drummoyne - Rodd Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Drummoyne-Rodd Point has averaged approximately 73 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 365 homes were approved, with an additional 35 approved in FY26 so far. The average construction cost value for these dwellings is around $590,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments.

In the current financial year, there have been $15.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Drummoyne-Rodd Point shows approximately 62% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks around the 68th percentile for areas assessed based on construction activity, though this has intensified recently. The new building activity is composed of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a skew towards compact living which offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The location currently has approximately 217 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Given the expected stability or decline in population, Drummoyne-Rodd Point may experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 31 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program, Drummoyne Oval Precinct Plan, Scalabrini Harbourside Seniors Housing in Drummoyne, and Five Dock Station - Sydney Metro West. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Drummoyne - Rodd Point demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Drummoyne-Rodd Point has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.2%. In comparison to Greater Sydney's 4.2%, Drummoyne-Rodd Point's unemployment rate is 2.0% lower.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 57.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are professional & technical (strongly specialized with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Retail trade has limited presence at 6.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, labour force decreased by 1.8% and employment declined by 2.2%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Drummoyne-Rodd Point's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Drummoyne - Rodd Point SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $76,377. The average income stood at $117,661. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In Greater Sydney, median and average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $84,259 and $129,804 based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Drummoyne - Rodd Point rank between the 94th and 94th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 34.0% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (6,521 residents), differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Affluence in Drummoyne - Rodd Point is evident with 47.0% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Drummoyne-Rodd Point, as per the latest Census, comprised 44.2% houses and 55.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Drummoyne-Rodd Point was 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 32.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,250, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Drummoyne-Rodd Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.2% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Drummoyne - Rodd Point is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 47.9% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). Bachelor degrees were the most common at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational pathways accounted for 24.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation was high, with 27.6% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Drummoyne-Rodd Point has 113 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 44 routes, collectively providing 10,430 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 140 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 80%, followed by bus at 8% and walking at 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 57.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,490 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 92 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Drummoyne - Rodd Point shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (15,057 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (6.9%) and asthma (6.2%), while 74.0% report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 20.3% residents aged 65 and over (3,897 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings and are broadly similar to those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Drummoyne - Rodd Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Drummoyne-Rodd Point, surveyed between June 2016 and June 2021, had a population with 29.3% born overseas and 24.7% speaking a language other than English at home, higher than most local areas. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 60.7%, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (20.1%), Australian (17.8%), and Italian (11.4%), with Italians being notably more represented than the regional average of 3.4%.

Other ethnic groups showed variations: Greeks at 4.4% (regional average 1.9%), Lebanese at 1.6% (2.6%), and Croatians at 1.0% (0.7%).

Drummoyne - Rodd Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Drummoyne - Rodd Point is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 12.7%, compared to the 25-34 cohort at 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15-24 age group grew from 9.5% to 12.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.9% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 11.5% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 89%, reaching 1,282 people from 677. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 98% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.