Overall score
Drummoyne
65.6/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Drummoyne for families; Five Dock for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Drummoyne
65.6/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Crime rate
Drummoyne
35.8 / 1k
Five Dock
34.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Drummoyne
301
Five Dock
381
Population
Drummoyne
12,011
Five Dock
9,823
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Drummoyne | Five Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.6/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 34.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 118 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 381 |
| Planning activity | 86 | 15 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Population | 12,011 | 9,823 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Drummoyne reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Five Dock is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Drummoyne is stronger for parks and reserves, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Five Dock answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Drummoyne the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Five Dock.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.