Drummoyne

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Drummoyne is around 12,515, reflecting a 4.2% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,011 people. This growth is inferred from the resident population estimate of 12,506 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 5,417 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Drummoyne's growth rate since census is within 1.4 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.6%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decline by 43 persons overall, but specific age cohorts such as those aged 85 and over are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 460 people in this group.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates around 62 new homes approved annually in Drummoyne. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 310 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to the past period.

Average construction cost value for new homes is $720,000, indicating a focus on premium segment properties. This year, there have been $13.2 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Drummoyne records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 75th percentile nationally, with accelerating building activity in recent years. New development consists of 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Drummoyne has around 161 people per dwelling approval, showing characteristics of a low density area. With population expected to remain stable or decline, there may be reduced pressure on housing in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Drummoyne has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may affect the area. Notable projects include the Drummoyne Oval Precinct Plan, Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program, Scalabrini Harbourside Seniors Housing in Drummoyne, and Lusso Drummoyne. The following list details those most relevant.

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Drummoyne ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Drummoyne has an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 7,453 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Drummoyne is similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.2%. According to Census responses, 59.0% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Retail trade employs only 6.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Drummoyne's labour force decreased by 1.9%, while employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Drummoyne's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Drummoyne suburb had median taxpayer income of $79,797 and average income of $123,619. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $86,867 and average income is $134,572. Census 2021 data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Drummoyne rank between 94th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates 34.3% of population (4,292 individuals) earns $4000+ per week, contrasting with surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Affluence is evident with 47.7% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at 94th percentile, with area's SEIFA income ranking in the 10th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Drummoyne, as per the latest Census, consisted of 30.5% houses and 69.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Drummoyne stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.1% and rented dwellings at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Drummoyne was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Drummoyne's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Drummoyne features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 67.5 percent of all households, including 27.4 percent couples with children, 30.0 percent couples without children, and 9.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.5 percent, with lone person households making up 28.6 percent and group households comprising 3.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Drummoyne 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 is notably high, with 50.9% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of 2021 data. This figure surpasses the broader national benchmark of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. Among these residents, bachelor degrees are most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational pathways account for 24.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.6% and certificates accounting for 13.0%.

Educational participation is particularly high in Drummoyne, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as per the latest statistics. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Drummoyne has 71 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 38 routes, collectively facilitating 9,832 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 143 meters from the nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode at 76%, followed by buses at 10% and walking at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions, 59% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averages 1,404 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 138 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Drummoyne, as per 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 76% of the total population (9458 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.8% and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 73.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

Drummoyne has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2690 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Drummoyne, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 30.1% of its population born overseas and 22.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Drummoyne, comprising 57.4% of the population. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.4% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.4%), Australian (18.2%), and Other (10.7%), which was lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Notably, Russian (0.7%) and Italian (8.0%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 3.4%, respectively. Greek ancestry was also higher at 4.1% versus 1.9% regionally.

Drummoyne's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Drummoyne is 42 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 7.7% of the population in Drummoyne, compared to a lower percentage for the 25-34 cohort at 13.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.0% to 11.4%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 6.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 13.7%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.1%. Population forecasts for Drummoyne in 2041 suggest significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 88%, reaching 870 people from a starting point of 463. This growth will be led by the combined 65+ age groups accounting for 98% of total population growth. In contrast, the 55-64 and 45-54 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.