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
Choose Drummoyne if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Rhodes if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Rhodes leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
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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