Thinking about buying your first home in Drummoyne (2047)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Drummoyne is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Drummoyne a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Drummoyne (2047) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Drummoyne suits established dual-income households comfortable spending around $1,260,000 for a unit or $2,850,000 for a house. The median household income of $2,776 per week reflects a genuinely affluent neighbourhood, and the SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 confirms it. The single primary school scores an ICSEA of 1137, which is well above average. With 45 parks and 13 cafes within 1.6 kilometres, it rewards people who want a walkable, water-adjacent lifestyle without leaving the inner west.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at both price points, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the median house price. The walkability score of 61 sits only at the 60th percentile, so if you rely on foot or public transport for daily errands, the suburb is more ordinary than its price tag implies. Unit values grew just 0.8 per cent over the year, which is a thin return for a $1,260,000 outlay if your circumstances change and you need to sell.
What to verify before you bid
- The suburb is 57% apartments. Before bidding on a unit, obtain the strata records and check the capital works fund balance, as older Drummoyne blocks can carry significant deferred maintenance costs. - With 175 unit sales in the window versus only 69 house sales, supply in the apartment market is high. Confirm comparable sales carefully before accepting any vendor price guide. - There is no secondary school in the postcode. Map your preferred public high school zone and verify your specific address falls within it before exchanging contracts.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Drummoyne?
BOCSAR · DRUMMOYNE 2047
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,69712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−54%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canada Bay
Within LGA: Canada Bay
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT74%243 reports
ASSAULT15%50 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY11%35 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED52%
NON-DOMESTIC48%
Across 50 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Drummoyne
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Rozelle station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 84 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 84 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Hunters Hill2110
$750▼$50
2.2 km away
Five Dock2046
$780▼$20
2.3 km away
Rozelle2039
$885▲$85
2.3 km away
Leichhardt2040
$720▼$80
2.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2047
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2047. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Drummoyne is the primary suburb with postcode 2047 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Drummoyne is the main locality.
Which local government area is Drummoyne in?
Drummoyne (2047) is located in the Canada Bay local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Drummoyne?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Drummoyne (2047) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Drummoyne flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Drummoyne. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Drummoyne?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Drummoyne (2047), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Drummoyne (2047) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Drummoyne (2047). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Drummoyne changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Drummoyne (2047) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
