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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Drummoyne's population is estimated at around 12,515 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 504 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,011 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,506 estimated 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. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,417 persons per square kilometer, placing Drummoyne in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Drummoyne's 4.2% growth since census positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with Drummoyne's population expected to shrink by 40 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, projected to grow by 451 people.

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 Drummoyne has averaged around 62 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 310 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the falling population, which could be beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $720,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment properties. In FY-26, there have been $13.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Drummoyne records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 75th percentile of areas assessed nationally. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

New developments consist of 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 162 people per dwelling approval, Drummoyne exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Given the expected stable or declining population, there may be reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure can significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives 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 likely to be most relevant.

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

Drummoyne has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 7,505 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Drummoyne is high at 65.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, the area has a concentration of professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

In contrast, retail trade employs only 6.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Drummoyne's labour force increased by 0.2%, while employment declined by 0.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.1% over the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment will expand by 6.6% and by 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.

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 on 30 June 2023, Drummoyne had a median income among taxpayers of $79,797 and an average income of $123,619. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Sydney's median at $60,817 and average at $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Drummoyne would be approximately $86,867 (median) and $134,572 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Drummoyne rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 96th percentiles. Income distribution reveals 34.3% of residents earn over $4,000 per week, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Drummoyne's 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 the 94th percentile nationally, with the 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 evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 30.5% houses and 69.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Drummoyne was at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.1% and rented dwellings at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,200, compared to Sydney metro's $3,000. The median weekly rent figure was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Drummoyne's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 2019, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 in the same year.

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

Family households account for 67.5% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Drummoyne's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.9% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.6%, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 13.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. 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, operating a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 38 different routes, offering a total of 9,832 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,404 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 138 weekly trips per individual stop.

Drummoyne'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 with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (9458 people), compared to 69.2% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.8 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 73.9% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.3% across Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, the area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2565 people), which is higher than the 18.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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, surveyed in June 2021, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.1% of residents born overseas and 22.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.4%. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Drummoyne, at 0.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (21.4%), Australian (18.2%), and Other (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Russian was higher at 0.7% in Drummoyne than regionally at 0.5%, Italian was lower at 8.0% compared to the regional average of 12.3%, and Greek was slightly higher at 4.1%.

Drummoyne's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Drummoyne is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 12.6% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 13.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.0% to 10.9% of the population. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Drummoyne. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 95%, reaching 854 people from 438, leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 45-54 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.