Drummoyne (NSW)

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In the suburb of Drummoyne, the resident count is projected to be approximately 12,704 as of May 2026. This calculation, derived from ABS regional population adjustments and subsequent address tracking by Districts, represents a rise of 693 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census headcount of 12,011. The updated estimate is anchored to an Districts baseline of 12,687 residents that followed the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 79 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Drummoyne reaches a population density of 5,499 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide and indicating highly competitive local land demand. The suburb of Drummoyne's 5.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 territory's 5.5% lift, establishing it as a primary driver of growth in the vicinity. This population gain was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, which were responsible for roughly of the net increase in recent times.

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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the locality, with strong representation in the tech sector and a minimal unemployment rate of 2.1%. By March 2026, the employed population stood at 7,595 residents, with the jobless rate tracking 2.0% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Participation in the labor force aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show that 59.0% of the working population performed their jobs from home, although this figure reflects the impact of pandemic lockdowns.

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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the area features exceptionally high income levels on a national scale. The median income among local taxpayers is $79,797, while the average income is $123,619, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $88,032 for the median and $136,376 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 94th and 96th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 34.3% of the community (4,357 individuals) earn $4000+ weekly, whereas the leading cohort in the wider region is the - range at . High earners represent a substantial portion of the area, with earning over weekly, which reflects strong local purchasing power. Although high housing costs consume of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA income rank is in the th decile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 30.5% standalone houses and 69.5% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership reached 34.2%, which is higher than the Sydney metro level, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.1%) or renters (36.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments stood at a median of $3,200, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $600, compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470. These mortgage payments are higher than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up 67.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single-parent households at 9.0%. The remaining 32.5% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 28.6% and group households at 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic achievement levels in the area are high, with 50.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 33.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational qualification holders comprise 24.6% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 13.0%.

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 71 active ferry and bus stops. These stops are served by 38 distinct routes, which accommodate 9,832 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 76%, followed by buses at 10% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that 59.0% of working residents worked from home, reflecting pandemic-era patterns.

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Health metrics show favorable outcomes, with low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 76% of the population (9,601 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local population exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 30.1% of residents born outside Australia and 22.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 57.4% of the population. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 42 years is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 12.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 9.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 9.0% to 11.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.2% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 15.0% to 14.0%. Projections for 2041 point to demographic shifts, with the + cohort expected to grow by ( people) to reach from a base of . The combined + age groups are projected to account for of net population growth, reflecting an aging profile, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Drummoyne currently has an estimated 622 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 345 children aged 0-2 and 229 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 501 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,079. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.