Drummond Cove, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Drummond Cove Geraldton, Western Australia
Drummond Cove Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6532
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Location	12 km (7 mi) N of Geraldton
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)	Geraldton
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Suburbs around Drummond Cove: Indian Ocean Buller Buller Indian Ocean Drummond Cove Glenfield Indian Ocean Glenfield Glenfield

Drummond Cove is a small town right by the ocean. It's about 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of Geraldton in Western Australia. This area became an official town in 1985.

History of Drummond Cove

Drummond Cove has a long history. It was originally home to Aboriginal people, part of the Yamatji Country. The bay was first called Smugglers Cove. This was because people used it to illegally send out sandalwood. They did this to avoid paying a special tax to the government.

In 1851, a man named William Burges thought Drummond Cove would be a good port. He liked that it had water and was easy to reach from inland areas. But the bay was too shallow and rocky for big ships. So, Geraldton was chosen as the main settlement instead.

Also in 1851, John Nicol Drummond bought land near the bay. He was a police officer in the area. Over the next few years, he bought more land nearby. In 1852, he married Mary Shaw. They built a stone cottage and lived there for many years. Because of him, the bay was renamed Drummond's Cove.

In the 1930s, families from Macedonia moved to the area. They started growing tomatoes along Chapman Road.

Later, in the early 1940s, people who fished for crayfish began to arrive. They built small shacks overlooking the cove for the fishing season.

In 1950, the local council set aside land around the cove. They made it a beach camping site. They created 24 small blocks for cottages along the beachfront. People could rent these blocks. By 1964, a small community had grown there. Over time, many people who rented these blocks were able to own their land. In 2016, the land closest to the shore became a public reserve. Some houses there were moved or taken down.

Drummond Cove's Population

In 2016, Drummond Cove had about 1,477 people living there. This was a big increase from 2001. The town's population grew by 270% since then.

In 2016, the average age of people in Drummond Cove was 34 years old. The average weekly income was about A$849. Most people in Drummond Cove, about 79.5%, were born in Australia. About 3.7% were born in England. Some families also had Italian heritage.