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Drummond Cove, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Drummond Cove is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,415. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,415 Population 2,282/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$32,448 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,448 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Drummond Cove

Drummond Cove is a coastal town located 12 kilometres (7 mi) north of Geraldton, Western Australia in the local government area of the City of Greater Geraldton. The locality was gazetted in 1985.

People

Population1,415
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,282/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,448
Per Capita$32,448
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units566

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,415
Population Density2,282 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-28.6738°, 114.6128°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,448
Median Age33.0 years

About Drummond Cove

Drummond Cove is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,415. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Drummond Cove has a population of 1,415 with a density of 2,282 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,415
Total Population
2,282
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Drummond Cove vs Australia Average

The median household income in Drummond Cove is $32,448, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,448 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $624, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Drummond Cove vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,448
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,448
Avg Weekly Wage$624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Drummond Cove is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 566 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied27.9%
Housing Units566

Property Tax

Climate in Drummond Cove

Drummond Cove has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 384 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 18.4° / 31.8° 2.9
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.8° 7.1
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.4° 15.6
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.4° 21.4
May 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.8° 54.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 74.7
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 9.4° / 20° 82.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 62.0
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22.1° 34.7
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.1° 15.6
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.7° 9.0
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.4° 4.4
Drummond Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,282/sq mi
Coordinates-28.6738°N, 114.6128°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997 77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia M4.3 78 km
Mar 17, 1991 41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.8 85 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km WNW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.3 149 km
Apr 10, 2003 57 km W of Port Denison, Australia M3.3 78 km
May 11, 2003 61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 47 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest

Drummond Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Drummond Cove

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Geraldton 98.1 AAC+ 33 kbps
Radio MAMA community, indigenous MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Drummond Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Oakabella Homestead
Western Australia Museum - Geraldton

Libraries in Drummond Cove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldton Library0.0

Gas Stations in Drummond Cove

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

440 Roadhouse

Golf Courses in Drummond Cove

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nanson Golf Course

Breweries in Drummond Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Batavia Brewing

Airports Near Drummond Cove

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geraldton AirportGETMedium Airport
Dongara AirportDOXSmall Airport
Howatharra AirstripSmall Airport
Lynton AirfieldSmall Airport
Northampton AirportSmall Airport
Taylors Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Valley ViewSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drummond Cove

What is the population of Drummond Cove?

Drummond Cove has a population of 1,415 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,282 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Drummond Cove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,448, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Drummond Cove?

Drummond Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

How is the job market in Drummond Cove?

Drummond Cove has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $624. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Drummond Cove?

The median home value in Drummond Cove is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

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