Drummond Cove
WA 6532 • Rest of WA
About Drummond Cove
Drummond Cove is a coastal suburb located 12 kilometres north of Geraldton in the City of Greater Geraldton, Western Australia. With a population of around 1,500, it is a growing residential area popular with families seeking an affordable beachside lifestyle. The area has Indigenous heritage as part of Yamatji Country and was historically known as Smugglers Cove due to its use in the illegal sandalwood trade. The suburb was gazetted in 1985 and has seen steady residential development since.
Drummond Cove offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with direct beach access along the Indian Ocean coastline. The suburb is primarily residential with modern housing estates and is popular with young families and first-home buyers. Residents enjoy fishing, surfing, and beachcombing along the rugged Mid West coast. Shopping and services are accessed in nearby Geraldton, with the suburb serving as a peaceful retreat from the regional city centre.
Drummond Cove falls under postcode 6532 and is governed by Greater Geraldton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geraldton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Town bus routes — Geraldton CBD 20 min
Commute to Geraldton CBD
🛣️ No rail service in Geraldton; bus and car are the main transport options
Suburban coastal area with limited public transport; most residents rely on cars.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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C/- Post Office
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Chapman Valley Road
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Yuna-Tenindewa Road
Housing 2021 Census
12 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 61
- 2. New Zealand 30
- 3. South Africa 21
- 4. Germany 10
- 5. United States 9
- 6. Indonesia 8
- 7. Canada 6
- 8. Scotland 6
- 9. Philippines 5
- 10. Netherlands 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)