Denistone

An assessment of population growth drivers in Denistone reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Denistone's population was around 7,155 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 186 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,969. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,143 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,828 persons per square kilometer, placing Denistone in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Denistone's population is expected to increase by 652 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 8.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Denistone recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Denistone has recorded approximately 48 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25241 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY26 so far. The average construction value of new properties is $456,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction.

In terms of commercial development, Denistone has registered $1.6 million in approvals this financial year, indicating minimal activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denistone has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 75th percentile nationally for areas assessed. Recent construction comprises 22.0% detached dwellings and 78.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing patterns where houses dominate at 81.0%. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Denistone has an approximate population density of 167 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Denistone is forecasted to gain 640 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Denistone has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 18 projects that are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use, Eastwood Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and West Ryde Multi-Sports Facility. The following list details those most relevant to the area's development.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Denistone performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Denistone has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.6%. Residents' employment stood at 4,151 while the unemployment rate was 2.5 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Denistone is on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Education & training shows particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 6.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.6%, labour force grew by 9.4%, and unemployment fell by 1.1 percentage points in Denistone. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Denistone's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Denistone SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,406 and an average income of $75,691. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,645 (median) and $85,236 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 91st percentile ($2,563 weekly). Income analysis shows that 28.6% of residents (2,046 people) earn over $4,000 weekly, differing from regional levels where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 prevail at 30.9%. Notably, 43.3% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income, with residents ranking in the 92nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Denistone is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Denistone consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Denistone stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.7% and rented ones at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Weekly rent in Denistone was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Denistone's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Denistone features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households compose 83.7% of all households, including 48.5% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Denistone shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Denistone's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.9% have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.0%, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 12.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.0%), secondary (8.5%), and tertiary (6.5%).

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Denistone shows that there are currently 23 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. The stops are served by 22 individual routes which collectively facilitate 2,765 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good with residents typically located within 243 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 395 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Denistone's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Denistone, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~4,085 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.6 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 77.6% in Greater Sydney. Denistone has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.5%, with 1,540 people falling into this age group compared to 16.3% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Denistone is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Denistone has a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.8% of its population born overseas and 46.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Denistone, making up 50.4% of the population. However, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.3% versus 0.4%.

The top three ancestry groups in Denistone are Chinese (25.5%), English (16.2%), and Australian (14.8%). Korean, Lebanese, and Italian ethnic groups are notably divergent from regional percentages: Korean at 3.8% (vs 3.8%), Lebanese at 2.5% (vs 1.5%), and Italian at 4.7% (vs 5.1%).

Denistone's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Denistone is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.0% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group makes up 9.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 14.1%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 4.8% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.9% to 11.9%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 14.5% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Denistone, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 80% (375 people), reaching 846 from 470. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 71% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.