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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Denham Court is around 12,564 people. This reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census figure of 9,129 people, marking a growth of 37.6%. AreaSearch validated this estimate using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 272 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 930 persons per square kilometer, which is comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Denham Court's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area figures, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing approximately 74.0% of overall gains during recent periods.

However, all factors including natural growth and overseas migration were positive contributors. AreaSearch's projections for Denham Court are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. These projections anticipate significant population growth in the suburb, forecasting an increase of 3,580 persons to reach a total of 16,144 people by 2041, reflecting a 30.9% overall increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Denham Court among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis shows Denham Court averaged approximately 252 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 1,260 homes. In FY26 so far, 20 approvals have been recorded. Each year, around 5.7 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed in Denham Court between FY21 and FY25.

Commercial approvals registered this financial year amount to $8.4 million, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. New developments consist of 90% detached dwellings and 10% townhouses or apartments, maintaining low density housing.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 370 people. AreaSearch projects Denham Court will add approximately 3,877 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current forecasts.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence performance. AreaSearch identified 53 potential impact projects. Notable ones are Denham Court Road Upgrade, Stockland Willowdale Community Development, Willowdale Community Precinct, and Glenfield Parklands Revitalization. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Denham Court significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Denham Court has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 6,482 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 62.3%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 8.6% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while the labour force grew by 4.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Denham Court's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

Denham Court's median income among taxpayers was $62,242 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $73,046 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% increase in wages since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $70,091 and average income $82,257. Census data shows 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 (4,648 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 36.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 21.3% of income, 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, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Denham Court, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.0% houses and 11.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Denham Court stood at 16.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.5% and rented ones at 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,784, aligning with the Sydney metro average, 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 comprise 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 the remaining 13.5%, consisting of 12.4% lone person households and 1.0% group households. 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 at 37.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's 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. Denham Court Public School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 817 students as of a recent count. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1069.

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

Transport analysis indicates 26 active transport stops operating within Denham Court, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, collectively facilitating 855 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically located 310 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 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's health outcomes data shows excellent results with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 7,010 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.4% and 4.5% of residents respectively. A majority, 81.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 0% in Greater Sydney. As of the latest data (2021), approximately 9.9% of Denham Court's population is aged 65 and over (around 1,243 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

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 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, comprising 57.1% of people. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 16.9%.

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 the regional averages. Additionally, Indian ancestry is also notably present at 8.9%.

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 national 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 in the 35-44 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of Denham Court's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 19.7% to 21.5%, while the 5-14 age group has grown from 14.3% to 15.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 19.6% to 15.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 10.4% to 8.5%. Population forecasts for Denham Court in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 age cohort (107%), adding 976 residents to reach a total of 1,894. However, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.