Is Drummoyne or Five Dock more expensive?

Drummoyne has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.60M in Five Dock.

Which is better for renters — Drummoyne or Five Dock?

Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Drummoyne and $850/wk in Five Dock, making Drummoyne the more affordable rental market.

Is Drummoyne or Five Dock at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Drummoyne vs Five Dock?

Drummoyne has 1 school in the postcode, and Five Dock has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Drummoyne vs Five Dock: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Drummoyne commands a $249K premium on median property price over Five Dock; Five Dock has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Canada Bay

Drummoyne

2047

Canada Bay

Five Dock

2046

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Drummoyne (2047) and Five Dock (2046) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Drummoyne	Five Dock
SAFETYSafety Drummoyne leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	1	4▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.85M	$2.60M
Median unit price	$1.26M	$1.10M
Median weekly rent	$820/wk	$850/wk
Annual price growth	+4.8%▲	+3.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Drummoyne leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	61▲	48

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Drummoyne if...

Drummoyne leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family, Finance.

Choose Five Dock if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Drummoyne or Five Dock more expensive?: Drummoyne has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.60M in Five Dock.
Which is better for renters — Drummoyne or Five Dock?: Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Drummoyne and $850/wk in Five Dock, making Drummoyne the more affordable rental market.
Is Drummoyne or Five Dock at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Drummoyne vs Five Dock?: Drummoyne has 1 school in the postcode, and Five Dock has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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