Living in Drummoyne
Drummoyne is a suburb in the inner west of Sydney, located 6 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the City of Canada Bay. Drummoyne sits on the peninsula between Iron Cove and Five Dock Bay and is surrounded on three sides by Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River. As such, the suburb has some of Sydney's best waterfront views.
History
In 1853, a large area of land was subdivided, and the land where the suburb now stands was bought by William Wright, who named the land Drummoyne after his family home in Scotland. In the 1880s, the Iron Cove and Gladesville Bridges increased the ease of transport in the area and the suburbs popularity as a residential area increased dramatically.
Transport Links
The area is well served by buses into the City and CBD and to neighbouring suburbs. There is also a ferry service into Circular Quay.
Recreation and Shopping
Drummoyne’s calm waters are perfect for rowing, and jogging or walking along the waterfront are also popular ways to get out and about. There is a great selection of restaurants including many international cuisines as well as contemporary Australian. Shopping facilities can be found along Victoria Road with more extensive choices in the large Birkenhead Point shopping complex.
Schools
Drummoyne is home to St Marks School, and there is a good choice of public and private schools in the area.