Denistone East, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Denistone East NSW is 2,292 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Denistone East is $879 per week ($45,708 per year). Median rent in Denistone East is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Denistone East has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Denistone East has a population density of 3,282 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Denistone East is China. The most common religion is No religion (40.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denistone East is $2,974.

There were 3 recorded offences in Denistone East in 2025-26, a rate of 1 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

Population
2,292
Census 2021
Median income
$879/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$650/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Denistone East vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Denistone East is $879 a week, 15% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 669th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $650 a week, $265 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDenistone EastTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$879/wk$765/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$2,424/wk$1,704/wk +42%$1,637/wk
Rent$650/wk$385/wk +69%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,974/mo$1,965/mo +51%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.8%22.6% +4.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Denistone East, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Denistone East Population

2,292 residents at the 2021 Census.

Denistone East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$879/wk
$45,708 per year
Ranked 2,389 of 14,663
Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
Ranked 121 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,974/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Denistone East Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,424/wk
Median rent $650/wk
Rent to income 26.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Denistone East against your income

About $10,504 a month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $1,774/wk
Rent share 26.8%

Denistone East Schools

40
schools nearby
22
government
1102
avg ICSEA score
18,692
total students
Northcross Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 374 students
1194
ICSEA
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
1170
ICSEA
Epping Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 790 students
1147
ICSEA
Italian Bilingual School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
1142
ICSEA
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 284 students
1142
ICSEA
Sydney Science College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 20 students
1140
ICSEA
Kent Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,007 students
1133
ICSEA
Epping West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 994 students
1131
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 399 students
1129
ICSEA
Denistone East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 790 students
1127
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
1125
ICSEA
North Ryde Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 316 students
1123
ICSEA
Eastwood Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1119
ICSEA
Marist College Eastwood Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 976 students
1119
ICSEA
Ngarala Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 380 students
1118
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 40 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Denistone East Map

Denistone East, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Denistone East, New South Wales: 33.7968°S, 151.0967°E

Denistone East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (40)

People in Denistone East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (1,123) Female 51.1% (1,174)

Population Density

3,282
people per km²
2,292 people · 0.7 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,612
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
18.7%
South Korea
2.9%
Hong Kong
2.5%
India
2.1%
England
1.9%
Sri Lanka
1.8%
Italy
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
21.9%
Cantonese
9.0%
Korean
3.7%
Italian
3.1%
Tamil
1.7%
Arabic
1.0%
Greek
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
37.5%
Australian
17.0%
English
16.3%
Italian
7.7%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
4.5%
Korean
4.3%
Indian
2.6%
Lebanese
2.3%
German
1.6%
Greek
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.4%
Catholic
24.8%
Anglican
6.8%
Buddhism
4.4%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Hinduism
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.4% 1,101
Separated
2.4% 43
Divorced
5.2% 94
Widowed
4.8% 87
Never married
27.3% 498

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.0%
Couple: no children under 15
22.8%
Couple: no children
18.0%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%
One parent: children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.2%
2 persons
23.9%
3 persons
19.7%
4 persons
26.1%
5 persons
9.6%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Denistone East

Housing Tenure

Of the 723 occupied private dwellings in Denistone East at the 2021 Census, 18.3% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 37.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
41.8% 302 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.9% 274 dwellings
Rented
18.3% 132 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
44.5%
4 bedrooms
29.9%
5 bedrooms
14.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.0%
$600-$799/mo
4.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.1%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Denistone East

Employment

Employed full-time
36.7% 608 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 311 people
Unemployed
2.6% 43 people
Not in labour force
41.9% 694 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
46.5%
Managers
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.2%
Community & Personal Service
5.4%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%
Labourers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.1%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Train
2.8%
Walked only
2.6%
Bus
2.2%
Other
1.5%
Truck
1.1%
Tram/Light Rail
0.9%
Bicycle
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.5%
Postgraduate Degree
24.2%
Certificate III/IV
14.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.9%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Information Technology
10.1%
Health
9.0%
Education
5.8%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.6%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.8%
Secondary: Government
19.8%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Vocational Education
6.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.5%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
100
Asthma
66
Arthritis
53
Heart disease
51
Diabetes
48
Cancer
26
Lung condition
23
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
9
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 243
Did not provide
86.1% 1,508

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.1% 282
Not a volunteer
83.9% 1,473

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
0.7% 12
Never served
99.3% 1,752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
15.0%
2 children
38.7%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
2.7%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
47
1971: 1980
72
1981: 1990
169
1991: 2000
177
2001: 2010
254
2011: 2015
115
2016
19
2017
29
2018
28
2019
24
2020
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,005
Moved from NSW
151
Moved: same area (SA2)
37
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.5%
Step family: no other children
4.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Denistone East Crime Statistics

3 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
3

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Denistone East

The closest suburb to Denistone East is Denistone, 0.7 km away.

Denistone
0.7 km away · income $970/wk · rent $600/wk
Eastwood (NSW)
1.4 km away · income $760/wk · rent $450/wk
West Ryde
1.6 km away · income $901/wk · rent $400/wk
Ryde
2.0 km away · income $983/wk · rent $465/wk
Marsfield
2.3 km away · income $829/wk · rent $475/wk
Meadowbank (NSW)
2.3 km away · income $1,184/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denistone East

What is the population of Denistone East NSW?

The population of Denistone East NSW is 2,292 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,282 people per km². Denistone East is ranked #2,836 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Denistone East?

The median personal income in Denistone East NSW is $879 per week, or $45,708 per year. The median household income is $2,424 per week. Family income is $2,612 per week. Denistone East is ranked #2,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Denistone East?

Median rent in Denistone East NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Denistone East ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Denistone East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denistone East NSW is $2,974. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Denistone East?

The median age in Denistone East NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Denistone East a good suburb to live in?

Denistone East is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,292. The median income is $879/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11241. All dollar figures in AUD.