Denmark

Population growth drivers in Denmark are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Denmark's population was around 6,833 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 523 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,310 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,707 in June 2024 and an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Denmark's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 80.4% 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. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation, with the area expected to expand by 842 persons to reach a total of 7,675 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 10.5% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Denmark among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Denmark has seen approximately 57 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25287 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, 1.6 new residents arrived per new home, indicating a balance between supply and demand.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $326,000 during this period. This year, $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of WA, Denmark has 56.0% more development activity per person. Recent developments have consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to families seeking space.

There are approximately 124 people per dwelling approval in the location, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Denmark is expected to grow by 716 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Denmark has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect this region: Lot 50 Shopping Centre redevelopment, South West Interconnected System Transformation, Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, and WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade are notable projects, with the following providing more detail on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Denmark demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

"As of September 2025, Denmark's unemployment rate is 1.6%. It has a skilled workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors.

There are 3,169 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.7% below the Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Denmark is lower at 51.5%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while mining shows lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 11.7%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.2%, employment decreased by 3.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Denmark. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Denmark's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.".

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Denmark SA2 had a median income of $40,529 and an average income of $55,783 among taxpayers in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures were below the national averages for Rest of WA, which stood at $57,323 (median) and $71,163 (average). By September 2025, estimates based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022 suggest median income would be approximately $46,284 and average income $63,704. The 2021 Census indicated that household, family, and personal incomes in Denmark fell between the 9th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income brackets showed that the largest segment comprised 27.3% earning $800 - $1,499 weekly (1,865 residents), unlike broader area trends where 31.1% fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remained, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Denmark, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 92.0% houses and 7.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached houses, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is similar to Non-Metro WA's structure of 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Denmark stood at 49.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.0% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517 as of 30 June 2021, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300 during the same period, compared to Non-Metro WA's figures of $1,490 and $280 respectively. Nationally, Denmark's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 30 June 2021, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 during the same period.

Denmark has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.5% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 34.8% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Denmark exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Denmark significantly exceeds broader benchmarks, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 16.4% in SA4 region and 17.6% in the Rest of WA. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (26.0%). Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in secondary, 10.5% in primary, and 2.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in secondary education, 10.5% in primary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals six active transport stops operating within Denmark. These stops service a mix of buses via one individual route, collectively providing fourteen weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2605 meters from the nearest transport stop.

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

Health performance in Denmark is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Denmark faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population, which is around 3,252 people.

This is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.9 and 8.4% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 65.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.7% across the rest of WA. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.2%, with around 1,650 people falling into this age category. This is higher than the 21.0% seen in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Denmark ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Denmark's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 74.8% of its population born in Australia, 86.5% being citizens, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Denmark, comprising 29.9% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.3% compared to 0.1% across Rest of WA.

The top three ancestry groups are English (36.2%), Australian (26.7%), and Scottish (8.8%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) is slightly overrepresented in Denmark compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Dutch representation stands at 1.9%, slightly below the regional average of 2.3%. South African representation is also slightly higher than the regional average, at 0.7% versus 0.6%.

Denmark ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Denmark's median age was 49 in the 2021 Census, higher than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constituted 14.0% of Denmark's population compared to Rest of WA, while the 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 6.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows a median age reduction from 50 to 49 years, indicating rejuvenation. The 35 to 44 age group grew from 10.9% to 13.4%, while the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 16.5% to 14.0% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.7% to 15.2%. By 2041, Denmark's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 290 people (31%) from 934 to 1,225. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 85+ age groups are expected to decrease in number.