Denham Court

Denham Court lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

By Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Denham Court statistical area was around 15,641. This figure represents a significant increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,129 people in the same area. The growth can be attributed to various factors, with interstate migration contributing approximately 74% of overall population gains during recent periods. However, natural growth and overseas migration also played positive roles in this demographic shift. The latest resident population estimate for Denham Court (SA2), as of Jun 2024, was 13,297. This figure, combined with an additional 272 validated new addresses since the Census date, reflects a population density ratio of 1,158 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch.

The Denham Court (SA2) experienced a notable growth rate of 71.3% between the 2021 Census and Nov 2025, surpassing both state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, indicating its status as a growth leader in the region. For future projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2-level population projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. These projections anticipate significant growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, including Denham Court (SA2), which is forecasted to grow by 3,835 persons to reach approximately 19,476 inhabitants by 2041, reflecting an increase of 6.8% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

The level of residential development activity in Denham Court was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Denham Court shows an average of 256 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,281 homes. As of FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 5.6 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand outpacing supply. The average construction cost value for new homes is $576,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In this financial year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting limited focus on commercial development. New developments consist of 89% detached dwellings and 11% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Denham Court's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

The area has approximately 295 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Denham Court is projected to add 1,055 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Denham Court has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Denham Court Road Upgrade, Stockland Willowdale Community Development, Willowdale Community Precinct, and Leppington High School. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Denham Court performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Denham Court has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 6.0%.

Residents' participation in the labour force is standard at 62.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has high employment levels, at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services have limited presence with 8.6% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 6.0%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% over the same period, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Statewide, NSW employment contracted slightly by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Denham Court's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

The suburb of Denham Court had a median income among taxpayers of $62,250 and an average income of $73,050 in the financial year 2023. This was higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, these figures are estimated to be approximately $67,765 (median) and $79,522 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Denham Court rank between the 77th and 89th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 37.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a significant 36.9% earning above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 21.3% of income in the suburb, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Denham Court is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

Dwelling structure in Denham Court, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.0% houses and 11.9% other dwellings including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership stood at 16.1%, with 65.5% of dwellings mortgaged and 18.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,784, while the median weekly rent was $548. Nationally, Denham Court's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Denham Court features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.2 people

Family households constitute 86.5% of all households, including 54.4% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 13.5%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 3.2 people.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 37.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.9% and certificates for 18.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.2% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Denham Court shows 30 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 32 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,135 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 311 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 162 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Denham Court's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Denham Court shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence rates for common conditions in both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 56% (~8,727 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.4%) and arthritis (4.5%), while 81.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney. There are 9.9% (1,548 people) of seniors aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, despite being above average.

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

Denham Court has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.9% of its population born overseas and 53.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Denham Court, making up 57.1% of people. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 16.9% of the population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (30.6%), Australian (12.4%), and English (10.2%). Notably, Serbian (1.8%) and Croatian (1.7%) populations are overrepresented in Denham Court compared to regional averages. Additionally, Indians comprise 8.9% of the population, which is higher than regional figures.

Denham Court's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Denham Court has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denham Court has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Denham Court's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 19.7% to 21.5%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has risen from 14.3% to 15.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 19.6% to 15.0%, and the proportion of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 10.4% to 8.5%. Population forecasts for Denham Court in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth occurring among residents aged 55-64 (68%), adding 781 residents to reach a total of 1,923. Conversely, both age groups of 25-34 and 5-14 are expected to see reduced numbers.