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Drummoyne 2047 suburb insights

Located in the Canada Bay council area, Drummoyne (2047) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Drummoyne is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Drummoyne?

Can I afford Drummoyne?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Drummoyne? Based on the suburb median of $1,260,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,220/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
51.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,008,000 loan
20% deposit ($252,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 52% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Drummoyne51.7%
Sydney median income69.3%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Drummoyne?

Rental market in Drummoyne

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 84 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 84 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $650 per week (50 bonds)Mar 23: $700 per week (61 bonds)Jun 23: $715 per week (80 bonds)Sep 23: $700 per week (87 bonds)Dec 23: $750 per week (59 bonds)Mar 24: $780 per week (77 bonds)Jun 24: $783 per week (72 bonds)Sep 24: $750 per week (79 bonds)Dec 24: $750 per week (59 bonds)Mar 25: $770 per week (79 bonds)Jun 25: $765 per week (74 bonds)Sep 25: $800 per week (84 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Hunters Hill2110
$750▼$50
2.2 km away
Five Dock2046
$780▼$20
2.3 km away
Rozelle2039
$885▲$85
2.3 km away
Leichhardt2040
$720▼$80
2.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Drummoyne Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Drummoyne

41
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:18 AEST
Rozelle station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
20.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Drummoyne change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2047

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2047. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Drummoyne change?

Investor activity in Drummoyne

2047 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2047?
Drummoyne is the primary suburb with postcode 2047 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Drummoyne is the main locality.
Which local government area is Drummoyne in?
Drummoyne (2047) is located in the Canada Bay local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Drummoyne?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Drummoyne (2047) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Drummoyne flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Drummoyne. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Drummoyne?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Drummoyne (2047), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Drummoyne (2047) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Drummoyne (2047). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Drummoyne changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Drummoyne (2047) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Drummoyne in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Drummoyne 2047: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canada Bay suburb index to compare nearby options.