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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.
MetricDrummoyneFive Dock
SAFETYSafety
Drummoyne leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeB(0)B-(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB+(1)B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode14
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(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-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Walkability percentile6148

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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