Is Drummoyne or North Strathfield more expensive?

Drummoyne has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.26M in North Strathfield.

Which is better for renters — Drummoyne or North Strathfield?

Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Drummoyne and $800/wk in North Strathfield, making North Strathfield the more affordable rental market.

Is Drummoyne or North Strathfield 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 North Strathfield?

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

Suburb comparison

Drummoyne vs North Strathfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Drummoyne commands a $590K premium on median property price over North Strathfield; North Strathfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Canada Bay

Drummoyne

2047

Canada Bay

North Strathfield

2137

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Drummoyne (2047) and North Strathfield (2137) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Drummoyne	North Strathfield
SAFETYSafety Drummoyne leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(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 North Strathfield leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.85M	$2.26M
Median unit price	$1.26M	$800K
Median weekly rent	$820/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+4.8%	+5.0%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Drummoyne leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	61▲	38

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

Tied on Family.

Choose North Strathfield if...

North Strathfield leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Drummoyne or North Strathfield more expensive?: Drummoyne has the higher median house price ($2.85M) compared with $2.26M in North Strathfield.
Which is better for renters — Drummoyne or North Strathfield?: Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Drummoyne and $800/wk in North Strathfield, making North Strathfield the more affordable rental market.
Is Drummoyne or North Strathfield 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 North Strathfield?: Drummoyne has 1 school in the postcode, and North Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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