Drummond Cove

Drummond Cove lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Drummond Cove is around 1,897. This figure reflects a growth of 292 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,605. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of new addresses, is 1,872. This results in a density ratio of 1,248 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 18.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA4 region (8.1%) and the SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% to overall population gains in recent periods, with all growth drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to grow by 400 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.8% over 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Drummond Cove among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Drummond Cove has received approximately 7 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 35 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 6.4 new residents per year.

This suggests supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes in Drummond Cove is approximately $407,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to the Rest of WA, Drummond Cove has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 124 people per approval, Drummond Cove reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 318 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Drummond Cove has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

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The labour market in Drummond Cove shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Drummond Cove has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5%. As of September 2025949 residents were employed and the unemployment rate was 0.4% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, only 4.6% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining. Notably, employment levels in education & training were at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 2.4% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, labour force grew by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Drummond Cove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Drummond Cove has a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Drummond Cove is $62,738 and the average income stands at $77,549. This compares with figures for Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,773 (median) and $85,009 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Drummond Cove are at the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 37.4% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, comprising 709 individuals, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.1% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Drummond Cove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Drummond Cove, evaluated at the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with 0.0% other dwellings, contrasting with Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Drummond Cove was 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent in Drummond Cove was $330, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Drummond Cove's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $330 than the national figure of $375.

Drummond Cove features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.0% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Drummond Cove shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 18.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high, with 32.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.5% in primary, 10.4% in secondary, and 1.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 1.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Drummond Cove has 20 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops offer a total of 88 weekly passenger trips through one route. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally living 201 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (91%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Only 4.6% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census).

Across all routes, buses run approximately 12 trips per day, resulting in about four weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Drummond Cove is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Drummond Cove exhibits superior health outcomes as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups show low incidence of common health conditions. Approximately 58% (~1,100 individuals) have private health cover, a figure significantly higher than the average. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.4 and 6.5% of residents respectively. Notably, 74.8% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across the rest of WA. The under-65 population displays better than average health outcomes. Only 10.6% (201 individuals) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly robust, ranking higher nationally compared to the general population.

Drummond Cove is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Drummond Cove's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.8% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (87.6%), and speaking English only at home (94.4%). Christianity was the dominant religion in Drummond Cove, comprising 43.9% of its population. Notably, Islam was overrepresented compared to Rest of WA, with 0.9% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (32.1%), and Scottish (7.6%). Other ethnic groups showed notable differences: French were overrepresented at 0.8% in Drummond Cove compared to the regional average of 0.4%, Macedonian at 0.6% versus 0.1%, and Maori at 0.8% versus 1.0%.

Drummond Cove's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Drummond Cove's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Rest of WA's 40 years and considerably younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented at 17.5%, compared to Rest of WA's percentage. Conversely, the 75-84 age cohort is less prevalent at 2.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 15.3% to 17.5%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.1% to 14.8%. However, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 11.5%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 16.6% to 14.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Drummond Cove. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 130 people (39%), from 331 to 462. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 5-14 cohorts.