Drummoyne, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Drummoyne NSW is 12,011 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drummoyne is $1,388 per week ($72,176 per year). Median rent in Drummoyne is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Drummoyne has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Drummoyne has a population density of 5,199 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Drummoyne is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drummoyne is $3,200.

There were 92 recorded offences in Drummoyne in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (52 offences).

Population
12,011
Census 2021
Median income
$1,388/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$600/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Drummoyne vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Drummoyne is $1,388 a week, 81% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 70th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $600 a week, $215 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDrummoyneTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,388/wk$765/wk +81%$766/wk
Household income$2,776/wk$1,704/wk +63%$1,637/wk
Rent$600/wk$385/wk +56%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,200/mo$1,965/mo +63%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.6%22.6% −1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Drummoyne, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Drummoyne Population

12,011 residents at the 2021 Census.

Drummoyne Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,388/wk
$72,176 per year
Ranked 185 of 14,663
Median Rent
$600/wk
$2,600 per month
Ranked 202 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Drummoyne Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,776/wk
Median rent $600/wk
Rent to income 21.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Drummoyne against your income

About $12,029 a month
Median rent $600/wk
Left after rent $2,176/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Drummoyne Schools

37
schools nearby
18
government
1134
avg ICSEA score
15,818
total students
Inner Sydney Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 95 students
1178
ICSEA
Greenwich Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 367 students
1175
ICSEA
Balmain Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 321 students
1172
ICSEA
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 349 students
1170
ICSEA
St Columba's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 180 students
1167
ICSEA
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 360 students
1166
ICSEA
Rozelle Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 507 students
1162
ICSEA
Saint Ignatius' College Independent
Secondary · 5-12 · 1,613 students
1159
ICSEA
St Mark's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 310 students
1156
ICSEA
Dobroyd Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 116 students
1149
ICSEA
Hunters Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1149
ICSEA
Annandale North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 359 students
1148
ICSEA
Russell Lea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 428 students
1140
ICSEA
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,044 students
1138
ICSEA
Drummoyne Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 427 students
1137
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 37 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Drummoyne, with a map

Drummoyne Map

Drummoyne, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Drummoyne, New South Wales: 33.8520°S, 151.1542°E

Drummoyne Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (37)

People in Drummoyne

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (5,673) Female 52.8% (6,336)

Population Density

5,199
people per km²
12,011 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,506
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
Italy
2.1%
New Zealand
2.1%
China
1.7%
Greece
1.0%
India
1.0%
Ireland
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
3.2%
Greek
3.0%
Mandarin
1.8%
Cantonese
1.5%
Arabic
1.4%
Spanish
1.2%
Vietnamese
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
29.1%
Australian
24.7%
Irish
13.6%
Italian
10.8%
Scottish
9.1%
Chinese
6.2%
Greek
5.5%
German
3.0%
Indian
2.4%
Lebanese
1.9%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.5%
Catholic
31.7%
Anglican
9.1%
Not stated
5.7%
Eastern Orthodox
5.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.2% 4,686
Separated
2.6% 266
Divorced
9.5% 962
Widowed
5.5% 560
Never married
36.1% 3,664

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.1%
Couple: no children
33.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
37.4%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
12.6%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Drummoyne

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,919 occupied private dwellings in Drummoyne at the 2021 Census, 35.8% were rented, 33.5% owned outright and 28.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 72 dwellings
Owned outright
33.5% 1,650 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.4% 1,398 dwellings
Rented
35.8% 1,762 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 40 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
73.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.2%
2 bedrooms
41.3%
3 bedrooms
34.0%
4 bedrooms
13.6%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.8%
1 vehicle
48.2%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3 vehicles
7.3%
4+ vehicles
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Drummoyne

Employment

Employed full-time
46.3% 4,187 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 1,712 people
Unemployed
2.3% 208 people
Not in labour force
32.4% 2,930 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
44.2%
Managers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.6%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Community & Personal Service
5.1%
Labourers
1.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
34.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.9%
Did not go to work
24.2%
Bus
5.4%
Walked only
4.3%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Bicycle
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.9%
Ferry
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Train
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Postgraduate Degree
19.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Certificate III/IV
13.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.4%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Health
10.7%
Engineering
9.1%
Creative Arts
7.0%
Education
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Information Technology
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.1%
Pre-school
13.6%
Secondary: Catholic
13.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.3%
Primary: Catholic
11.2%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Secondary: Government
8.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
772
Asthma
364
Arthritis
301
Heart disease
237
Diabetes
233
Cancer
158
Lung condition
106
Stroke
84
Kidney disease
68
Dementia
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 1,173
Did not provide
87.8% 8,420

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 1,531
Not a volunteer
84.1% 8,082

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 23
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 4
Previously served
1.5% 146
Never served
98.2% 9,456

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
44.8%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
26.8%
3 children
10.7%
4 children
2.6%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
53
1951: 1960
217
1961: 1970
364
1971: 1980
385
1981: 1990
505
1991: 2000
437
2001: 2010
592
2011: 2015
412
2016
93
2017
90
2018
104
2019
94
2020
44
2021
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
44.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,375
Moved from NSW
1,260
Moved: same area (SA2)
435
Moved from overseas
128
Moved from QLD
50
Moved from VIC
35
Moved from WA
4
Moved from SA
3
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5: 14 hours
35.1%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
7.4%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.8%
Step family: no other children
5.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Drummoyne Crime Statistics

92 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
52
Other Against Property
13
Assault
10
Other Against Person
5
Property Damage
4
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
4

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Drummoyne

The closest suburb to Drummoyne is Russell Lea, 1.3 km away.

Russell Lea
1.3 km away · income $1,133/wk · rent $520/wk
Chiswick
1.5 km away · income $1,447/wk · rent $600/wk
Rodd Point
1.8 km away · income $1,099/wk · rent $750/wk
Wareemba
2.1 km away · income $1,027/wk · rent $600/wk
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2.2 km away · income $1,348/wk · rent $520/wk
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2.3 km away · income $1,179/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drummoyne

What is the population of Drummoyne NSW?

The population of Drummoyne NSW is 12,011 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,199 people per km². Drummoyne is ranked #459 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drummoyne?

The median personal income in Drummoyne NSW is $1,388 per week, or $72,176 per year. The median household income is $2,776 per week. Family income is $3,506 per week. Drummoyne is ranked #185 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drummoyne?

Median rent in Drummoyne NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Drummoyne ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drummoyne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drummoyne NSW is $3,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drummoyne?

The median age in Drummoyne NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drummoyne a good suburb to live in?

Drummoyne is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,011. The median income is $1,388/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11296. All dollar figures in AUD.