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 was approximately 18,969 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 603 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,366. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 18,962 in June 2024 and validation of 85 new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 5,126 persons per square kilometer, placing Drummoyne-Rodd Point among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate of 3.3% since Census is within 2.6 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.6% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a decline in overall population to 18,934 by 2041, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over group projected to increase by 697 people.

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 averaged approximately 73 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25365 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved so far in FY26. The average construction cost value of new properties was $590,000.

In FY26, there have been $15.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Drummoyne - Rodd Point shows around 62% of the construction activity per person and ranks at the 68th percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% townhouses or apartments. The location has approximately 217 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating opportunities for buyers.

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

AreaSearch identified 31 infrastructure projects likely to 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 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 the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 65.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries are professional & technical (1.3 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Retail trade has a limited presence with 6.8% employment. The area offers limited local employment opportunities.

In the year ending September 2025, labour force increased by 0.3%, while employment declined by 0.4%, raising unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Drummoyne - Rodd Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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 for financial year 2022, Drummoyne - Rodd Point SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $74,508 and an average level of $115,426. Nationally, these figures place it in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, they compare to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income are approximately $83,903 and average income is around $129,981 as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Drummoyne - Rodd Point rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 94th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 34.0% earn $4000+ weekly (6,449 residents), differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. The area demonstrates affluence with 47.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. 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, consisted of 44.2% houses and 55.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Drummoyne-Rodd Point was at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented dwellings at 32.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,250, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent figure was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Drummoyne-Rodd Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 make up 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 2.5.

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

Drummoyne-Rodd Point has higher educational attainment than national and state averages. 47.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 24.7%, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 6.2% in 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 73 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 43 individual routes, collectively facilitating 6,389 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 141 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 912 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 87 weekly trips per stop.

Drummoyne - Rodd Point's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Drummoyne - Rodd Point. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 78% of the total population (14,700 people) has private health cover, compared to 68.8% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.9% and 6.2% of residents respectively. 74.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,818 people), higher than the 18.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 in June-August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 29.3% of its population were born overseas, and 24.7% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (60.7%), slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 57.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (20.1%), Australian (17.8%), and Italian (11.4%). Notably, Greek representation was higher at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, while Lebanese was lower at 1.6% versus 2.2%. Croatian representation was also slightly higher at 1.0% compared to the region's 0.9%.

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

The median age in Drummoyne - Rodd Point is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 14.6% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up 12.0%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.5% to 11.4%. However, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 13.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 98%, reaching 1,306 people from 658. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 93% 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.