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

The population of Denistone, as estimated based on analysis of ABS updates and validated addresses by AreaSearch, is around 3,815 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 89 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,726. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 3,808 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,526 persons per square kilometer, placing Denistone in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a growth just below the median of statistical areas across the nation for Denistone. The suburb is expected to expand by 385 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Denistone had around 19 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 95 homes were approved, with another 5 approved in FY-26 so far.

Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $565,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denistone has significantly reduced construction activity (53.0% below the regional average per person). This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development consists of 22.0% detached dwellings and 78.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing mix which is predominantly houses (80.0%). The location has approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Denistone is projected to grow by 422 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use, Sydney Metro West, and Chatham West Ryde. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Denistone places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Denistone has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.5% based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.5%. The unemployment rate in Denistone, at 2.7%, is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical employs 1.3 times the regional level in Denistone. Construction employs only 5.9% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 12.5%, labour force increased by 11.4%, and unemployment fell by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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

Denistone had a median taxpayer income of $60,133 and an average of $79,287 in financial year 2022. This was among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $67,716 and an average of $89,285, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Denistone's household incomes rank at the 93rd percentile ($2,683 weekly). The predominant income cohort in Denistone is 31.0% of locals (1,182 people) earning over $4000 per week, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of residents (45.5%) earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the district. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Denistone's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 79.6% houses and 20.4% 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 45.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,902, higher than Sydney metro's $2,600. Median weekly rent in Denistone was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Denistone's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,902 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $600.

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 constitute the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 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 high, with 52% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 10.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education. St Therese's Catholic Primary School serves Denistone, with an enrollment of 125 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (3.3 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 13.2).

Transport servicing is high 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 13 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 13 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 2,418 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 261 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 345 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 186 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 exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (2,221 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 5.9 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. As of March 2021, the area has 22.1% of residents aged 65 and over (843 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, 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 the population. While Judaism makes up only 0.3% of Denistone's population, this is slightly higher than the 0.4% figure across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups in Denistone are Chinese (23.5%), English (17.5%), and Australian (15.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Korean at 4.1% compared to 3.8% regionally, Lebanese at 2.4% compared to 1.5%, and Russian at 0.4% compared to 0.5%.

Denistone hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 individuals aged 65-74 make up 12.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute 10.6%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 11.8% to 13.9%, and the 75-84 age group has risen from 5.4% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.3%, and the 55-64 cohort 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 expected to rise by 229 people (82%), from 278 to 508 individuals. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are projected to account for 72% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.