Drummoyne, NSW 2047 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Drummoyne is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2047, home to 12,011 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 4 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,011
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,776 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,388 /week
- Median family income
- $3,506 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Canada Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,200
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
- Rozelle Public School
- Birchgrove Public School
- Drummoyne Public School
- Balmain Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 ferry stops, 88 bus stops
- Balmain West Wharf
- Day St At Ferry Lane
- Victoria Rd After Park Av
- Alexandra St After Day St
- Victoria Rd Before Day St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 18 pubs and bars
- 117 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 22 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 4.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 54.3% of the 7,247 resolvable premises in Drummoyne. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 23.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 54.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 22.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 420 across postcode 2047 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 180 theft, 76 violent offences, 48 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drummoyne?
Drummoyne (NSW 2047) had 12,011 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Canada Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Drummoyne?
The median advertised rent in Drummoyne is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Drummoyne?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Drummoyne covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus (0.6 km), Rozelle Public School (1 km), Birchgrove Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Drummoyne?
Drummoyne is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (54.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Drummoyne?
Across postcode 2047, 420 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (180), violent (76), vehicle theft (48). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Drummoyne?
In Drummoyne, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (4.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Drummoyne?
91 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Drummoyne centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 ferry stop, 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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