Suburb comparison
Drummoyne vs Rhodes: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Rhodes commands a $375K premium on median property price over Drummoyne; Drummoyne is $70/wk cheaper per week to rent; Rhodes 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
Rhodes
2138
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Drummoyne | Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
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 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Drummoyne leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $2.85M | $3.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.26M | $959K |
| Median weekly rent | $820/wk | $890/wk |
| Annual price growth | +4.8%▲ | -85.7% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Rhodes leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 61 | 69▲ |
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, Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Family.
Choose Rhodes if...
- Rhodes leads on Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family.
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Common questions
- Is Drummoyne or Rhodes more expensive?
- Rhodes has the higher median house price ($3.23M) compared with $2.85M in Drummoyne.
- Which is better for renters — Drummoyne or Rhodes?
- Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Drummoyne and $890/wk in Rhodes, making Drummoyne the more affordable rental market.
- Is Drummoyne or Rhodes 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 Rhodes?
- Drummoyne has 1 school in the postcode, and Rhodes has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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