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

The population of Drummoyne, based on analysis of ABS updates and AreaSearch validation as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 12,452. This reflects an increase of 441 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,011. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,447, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,390 persons per square kilometer, placing Drummoyne in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 3.7% since the census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.9%), 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 38 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

Drummoyne has seen approximately 61 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 307 homes were approved between financial years FY21 to FY25, with an additional 13 approved in FY26 so far. Despite a population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $720,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This financial year, there have been $15.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Drummoyne records about three-quarters of the building activity per person relative to Greater Sydney and ranks among the 75th percentile nationally. However, building activity has accelerated recently.

New development consists of 44% standalone homes and 56% medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 164 people per dwelling approval, Drummoyne is characterized as a low density area. Given the expected population stability or decline, there may be reduced pressure on housing in Drummoyne, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 17 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include the Drummoyne Oval Precinct Plan, Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program, Scalabrini Harbourside Seniors Housing, Drummoyne, and Lusso Drummoyne. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Drummoyne performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Drummoyne has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in June 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. Residents' employment participation rate is high at 65.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key sectors include professional & technical (1.4 times regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Retail trade employs only 6.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5%, labour force grew by 4.1%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Drummoyne's mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% 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 on June 30, 2022, Drummoyne had a median taxpayer income of $79,797 and an average income of $123,619. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $89,859 (median) and $139,207 (average). According to Census 2021 data, Drummoyne's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 94th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.3% of Drummoyne's population earns over $4,000 annually, contrasting with the surrounding region where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 are most common at 30.9%. The area's affluence is evident, with 47.7% earning over $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. Drummoyne's SEIFA income ranking places it 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 latest Census (2016), comprised 30.5% houses and 69.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 37.8% houses and 62.2% 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 the Sydney metro average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in Drummoyne was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Drummoyne's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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

Educational attainment in Drummoyne is notably high, with 50.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.6% and certificates 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. The area's educational provision includes St Mark's Catholic Primary School and Drummoyne Public School, serving a total of 753 students. These schools demonstrate exceptional performance, with an ICSEA score of 1150, placing them among the most advantaged nationally. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The area has 6 school places per 100 residents, which is lower than the regional average of 10.5, indicating that some students may attend schools outside Drummoyne.

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

The analysis indicates that Drummoyne has 43 active public transport stops in operation. These are a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 37 unique routes servicing these stops, collectively facilitating 5820 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 145 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 831 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 135 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. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 76% of the total population (9,411 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 6.8 and 6.5% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.3% across Greater Sydney. Drummoyne has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,552 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.

Drummoyne was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Drummoyne's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.1% born overseas and 22.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Drummoyne, comprising 57.4%. Notably, Judaism was more prevalent 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 significant differences: Russian (0.7% vs regional 0.5%), Italian (8.0% vs 12.3%), and Greek (4.1% vs 3.1%).

Drummoyne hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Drummoyne is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 12.6% of the population in Drummoyne, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up 13.5%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.0% to 10.9%. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 14.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Drummoyne. Notably, the 85+ age group is projected to grow by 96%, adding 418 people and reaching a total of 854 from 435. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 95% of the total population growth, reflecting Drummoyne's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 45-54 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.