A flat topped ridge. That’s what Drummoyne means in Gaelic. Drummoyne a suburb in Sydney’s Inner West. It sits on a peninsula between Iron Cove and Five Dock Bay. Three sides are surrounded by the Parramatta River. The views are breathtaking.
Imagine William Wright a merchant whaler and sealer. In 1853 he bought land here. He built Drummoyne House a grand Georgian Classical style home. It had a concave verandah stretching across the front. He named it after his family home in Scotland.
Drummoyne’s history is rich. It evolved from a summer retreat for the wealthy. It became a thriving residential suburb. It’s close to Sydney’s CBD. Drummoyne boasts some of Sydney’s best waterfront views. It’s a blend of historic homes and modern apartments.
Today Drummoyne is a vibrant community. Its residents enjoy riverside parks. The Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre is nearby. The main shopping strip lies along Victoria Road and Lyons Road. It includes Australia’s largest party store. There are restaurants home improvement stores and specialty shops.
Sport is a big part of Drummoyne life. Drummoyne Rowing Club is on Iron Cove. It’s been there since 1919. Drummoyne Oval hosts the Drummoyne Rugby Club. This club has a fascinating history. It’s a merger of Glebe and Balmain Rugby Union Clubs. The oval also hosts cricket matches. Sometimes the NSW Blues Cricket side plays there.
Drummoyne’s population is around 12000. It’s wealthier than the Australian average. Many residents were born in Australia. Others came from England Italy New Zealand China and Greece. Many speak English at home. Italian Greek Mandarin Cantonese and Arabic are also spoken. The most common religions are no religion Catholic and Anglican.
Drummoyne offers a unique blend of history modern amenities and community spirit. It’s a place where the past and present coexist in perfect harmony. It is a charming place a beautiful place a place with a story to tell. A story that continues to unfold. A story of Drummoyne.