Denistone East

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Denistone East is around 2,361, reflecting an increase of 69 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,292. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,359 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 3,372 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Denistone East is expected to grow by 201 persons to reach a population of 2,562 by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.0% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Denistone East has recorded approximately 21 residential properties granted approval per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 108 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value of new properties is $565,000.

This year, $658,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denistone East has 12.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 85th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 24.0% standalone homes and 76.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The area has approximately 110 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Denistone East is expected to grow by 165 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. One project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area: Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use Development, Denistone Station Upgrade, and Chatham West Ryde are among the key projects, with the following list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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

Denistone East has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.8%. There are 1,330 residents currently employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training, which is particularly specialized in Denistone East with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Manufacturing, however, is under-represented at 3.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 12.8% while labour force grew by 11.3%, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Denistone East. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Denistone East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Denistone East has a high national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $54,492 and the average income stands at $71,849. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,363 (median) and $80,909 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to census data, household incomes rank at the 88th percentile ($2,424 weekly). The largest income segment comprises 29.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (694 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 39.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Denistone East, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 24.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Denistone East stood at 43.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.3% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,974, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Weekly rent in Denistone East was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Denistone East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.4% of all households, consisting of 51.7% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households making up 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Denistone East is notably high, with 48.0% 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 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 23.2%, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 13.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education. Denistone East Public School serves the area, enrolling 796 students as of a specific date. The school focuses on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. The area has an ICSEA score of 1130, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. It functions as an educational hub, offering 33.7 school places per 100 residents, higher than the regional average of 13.2.

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

Transport analysis indicates ten active transport stops operating in Denistone East, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by twelve individual routes, collectively facilitating six hundred twenty-six weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located one hundred fifty-three meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages eighty-nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately sixty-two weekly trips per individual stop.

Denistone East'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 East, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,306 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 5.4 and 5.3% of residents respectively, while 78.7% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Denistone East has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (484 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 East 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 East has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.6% of its population born overseas and 52.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Denistone East, accounting for 47.9% of the population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.5% versus 0.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (30.7%), Australian (13.9%), and English (13.3%). Korean (3.5%) and Lebanese (1.9%) populations are notably higher than regional averages of 3.8% and 1.5%, respectively, while Sri Lankan representation is also notable at 0.7% versus the regional average of 0.4%.

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

Denistone East's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Denistone East has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.1% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (8.3%). According to the 2021 Census, Denistone East's population aged 15-24 grew from 11.7% to 14.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.3% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 15.7% to 13.8%, and the 55-64 group decreased from 14.1% to 12.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Denistone East's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 78%, adding 111 residents to reach 256. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 69% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to decline in population.