Denistone

Denistone is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Denistone statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,922. This figure represents a 196 person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,726 people in the area. AreaSearch's analysis of resident population and new addresses validates this estimate. The population density ratio stands at 2,597 persons per square kilometer, placing Denistone (SA2) in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Between the Census date and Jun 2024, overseas migration contributed approximately 86% of overall population gains in the area. AreaSearch projects a population increase of 373 persons for Denistone (SA2) by 2041, reflecting a 7.7% total growth over the 17-year period.

This projection is based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Denistone according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Denistone has seen approximately 27 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 135 homes were approved, with a further 13 approved in FY-26 to date. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $565,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $659,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denistone has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 81st percentile nationally. New development consists of 21.0% detached dwellings and 79.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

Denistone has around 130 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Denistone is expected to grow by 303 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

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Employment conditions in Denistone rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Denistone has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.3%. In September 2025, 2,296 residents were employed with a 2.9% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical had notable concentration, being 1.3 times the regional average. Construction had limited presence at 5.9% compared to the regional 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 10.3%, labour force by 9.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Denistone's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Denistone's median income is $60,133 and average income is $79,287. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Denistone are approximately $65,461 (median) and $86,312 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 93rd percentile ($2,683 weekly). Income analysis reveals that 31.0% of residents (1,215 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 45.5% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Denistone, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 20.4% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Sydney metropolitan area's distribution of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Denistone stood at 45.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented dwellings at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,902, surpassing 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 account for 83.4% of all households, including 45.1% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 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

Educational attainment in Denistone is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data point, 52.0% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% at the national level and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's high educational attainment positions it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities.

Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, with 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational pathways account for 21.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 10.9%. Educational participation is notably high in Denistone, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis of public transport in Denistone indicates 13 operational stops, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, offering a total of 2936 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 262 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 419 trips daily, equating to approximately 225 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 indicates notable results across Denistone, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,284 people), compared to 62.9% across Greater Sydney.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.9 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 77.6% reported across Greater Sydney. Denistone has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1% (866 people), compared to the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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's cultural diversity is notable, with 42.3% of its population born overseas and 43.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Denistone, accounting for 49.9% of its people. However, Judaism stands out as overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.3% versus 0.4%.

The top three parental ancestry groups are Chinese (23.5%), English (17.5%), and Australian (15.0%). Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Korean at 4.1%, Lebanese at 2.4%, and Russian at 0.4%.

Denistone hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Denistone is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 12.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise 10.7%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.9%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 5.4% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.4%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Denistone's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise by 220 people (77%), from 286 to 507. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 74% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.