Drummoyne: a local guide
Schools, the Bay Run, rowing and village life in Drummoyne, with Five Dock and Great North Road nearby, and Exquisitely furnished residences to stay in.
More than a place to stay. Drummoyne sits on a peninsula on the Parramatta River, with Iron Cove on one side, a rowing and rugby tradition, and the Bay Run on its shore. Drummoyne Public School, Russell Lea Public School and St Mark's are the local primary schools, and the Balmain Campus of Sydney Secondary College at Rozelle is close by for Years 7 to 10. Drummoyne Oval, Drummoyne Rowing Club and Drummoyne Sailing Club are part of the week, with Rodd Point, Rodd Island and Spectacle Island off the foreshore.
Nearby: Five Dock. Five Dock sits beside Drummoyne, a few minutes away. We do not have residences in Five Dock itself; it is listed as local reference: Five Dock Public School, All Hallows, Rosebank College and Domremy College; Five Dock Park and Timbrell Park; Barnwell Park golf course and Five Dock Leisure Centre; Great North Road and Ferragosto every August; and a Sydney Metro West station under construction.
Our Drummoyne residences are Exquisitely furnished and managed throughout the stay. Stays in Sydney begin at three months and can be extended by arrangement, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
Which schools are near Drummoyne?
Drummoyne Public School and Russell Lea Public School are the local public primary schools, and St Mark’s is a Catholic primary school. The Balmain Campus of Sydney Secondary College at Rozelle teaches Years 7 to 10. Nearby in Five Dock are Five Dock Public School, All Hallows Catholic primary school, Rosebank College and Domremy College. Public school places follow local intake areas, so please confirm with the NSW School Finder or the school.
What is near Drummoyne, in Five Dock?
Great North Road, with cafés, delis and pasticcerie and the Ferragosto festival every August, Five Dock Park, the Barnwell Park golf course on Hen and Chicken Bay, and Five Dock Leisure Centre. A Sydney Metro West station is under construction at Five Dock.
When is Ferragosto?
Ferragosto is held every August on Great North Road in Five Dock. The City of Canada Bay publishes the date each year.
How far is Drummoyne from the city?
Drummoyne is about six kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, with buses along Victoria Road into the city.
Can we stay nearby while we look for a home?
Yes. Our Drummoyne residences are Exquisitely furnished and managed throughout the stay. Stays in Sydney begin at three months and can be extended by arrangement, subject to availability.