Denman Prospect, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Denman Prospect ACT is 2,759 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Denman Prospect is $1,655 per week ($86,060 per year). Median rent in Denman Prospect is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Denman Prospect has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Denman Prospect has a population density of 582 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Denman Prospect is India. The most common religion is No religion (38.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denman Prospect is $2,400.

Population
2,759
Census 2021
Median income
$1,655/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$498/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

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

Denman Prospect vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Denman Prospect is $1,655 a week, 39% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 4th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $498 a week, $48 more than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 15.5% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 31, 7 years younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDenman ProspectTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,655/wk$1,192/wk +39%$766/wk
Household income$3,219/wk$2,414/wk +33%$1,637/wk
Rent$498/wk$450/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,400/mo$2,154/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age3138 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.5%18.2% −2.7 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 Denman Prospect, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Denman Prospect Population

2,759 residents at the 2021 Census.

Denman Prospect Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,655/wk
$86,060 per year
Ranked 64 of 14,663
Median Rent
$498/wk
$2,158 per month
Ranked 687 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Denman Prospect Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $3,219/wk
Median rent $498/wk
Rent to income 15.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Denman Prospect against your income

About $13,949 a month
Median rent $498/wk
Left after rent $2,721/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Denman Prospect Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
1103
avg ICSEA score
1,228
total students
Evelyn Scott School Government
Combined · K-10 · 717 students
1107
ICSEA
Charles Weston School Government
Primary · K-6 · 511 students
1099
ICSEA
Stromlo Forest Anglican College Independent
Combined
Whitlam School Government
Primary

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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Denman Prospect Map

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Denman Prospect, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2948°S, 149.0246°E

Denman Prospect Schools (4)

People in Denman Prospect

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,382) Female 49.9% (1,379)

Population Density

582
people per km²
2,759 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,606
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
12.8%
China
6.0%
Philippines
2.5%
Sri Lanka
2.4%
England
1.9%
South Korea
1.2%
Bangladesh
1.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
7.8%
Hindi
3.3%
Sinhalese
2.5%
Bengali
2.2%
Malayalam
2.0%
Punjabi
1.9%
Korean
1.6%

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

Ancestry

Australian
21.7%
English
20.6%
Indian
14.6%
Chinese
12.6%
Irish
6.5%
Scottish
6.1%
Filipino
3.1%
German
2.7%
Italian
2.4%
Sri Lankan
2.3%
Croatian
1.9%

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
38.4%
Catholic
15.7%
Hinduism
13.9%
Islam
6.4%
Buddhism
5.5%
Anglican
4.9%
Not stated
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.4% 1,126
Separated
1.9% 39
Divorced
5.3% 107
Widowed
1.0% 20
Never married
36.4% 741

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
63.1%
Couple: no children
21.9%
Couple: no children under 15
6.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.9%
2 persons
29.5%
3 persons
20.3%
4 persons
21.8%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Denman Prospect

Housing Tenure

Of the 975 occupied private dwellings in Denman Prospect at the 2021 Census, 14.5% were rented, 6.6% owned outright and 78.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
6.6% 64 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
78.2% 762 dwellings
Rented
14.5% 141 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
65.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
30.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.3%
2 bedrooms
19.5%
3 bedrooms
21.5%
4 bedrooms
39.3%
5 bedrooms
10.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.3%
$300-$449/mo
0.5%
$600-$799/mo
1.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
50.7%
3 vehicles
9.5%
4+ vehicles
3.3%

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

Work, income and education in Denman Prospect

Employment

Employed full-time
66.9% 1,268 people
Employed part-time
15.7% 298 people
Unemployed
2.1% 40 people
Not in labour force
15.3% 289 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
48.8%
Managers
20.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.6%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Labourers
1.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.0%
$500-$649/wk
0.5%
$650-$799/wk
1.5%
$800-$999/wk
0.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.4%
$4,000+/wk
36.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
0.6%
$500-$649/wk
0.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
24.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.5%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bus
4.5%
Walked only
0.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
92.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
4.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.5%

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
42.1%
Postgraduate Degree
28.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.4%
Certificate III/IV
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.7%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.4%
Information Technology
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
14.7%
Engineering
9.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.9%
Education
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Architecture & Building
2.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.8%
Pre-school
14.6%
Secondary: Government
12.9%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Primary: Catholic
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Secondary: Catholic
4.5%

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
95.1%
Has need for assistance
1.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
198
Asthma
103
Diabetes
35
Arthritis
26
Heart disease
21
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
14
Lung condition
9
Stroke
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.8% 154
Did not provide
92.2% 1,813

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 250
Not a volunteer
87.3% 1,719

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.2% 24
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 13
Previously served
1.9% 38
Never served
96.2% 1,900

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.1%
1 child
18.4%
2 children
28.2%
3 children
8.7%
4 children
1.1%
5+ children
0.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
14
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
56
1991: 2000
111
2001: 2010
390
2011: 2015
315
2016
48
2017
44
2018
41
2019
46
2020
33
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

44.3%
moved in the last year
98.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
83.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,469
Moved from ACT
946
Moved from NSW
111
Moved from overseas
33
Moved from QLD
21
Moved from VIC
19
Moved: same area (SA2)
18
Moved from SA
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5: 14 hours
35.0%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.4%
Step family: no other children
4.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Denman Prospect

The closest suburb to Denman Prospect is Whitlam, 2.1 km away.

Whitlam
2.1 km away · income $75/wk
Wright
2.7 km away · income $1,446/wk · rent $461/wk
Coombs
3.0 km away · income $1,358/wk · rent $480/wk
Duffy
4.5 km away · income $1,251/wk · rent $445/wk
Holder (ACT)
4.8 km away · income $1,273/wk · rent $465/wk
Weston (ACT)
5.1 km away · income $1,242/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denman Prospect

What is the population of Denman Prospect ACT?

The population of Denman Prospect ACT is 2,759 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 582 people per km². Denman Prospect is ranked #2,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Denman Prospect?

The median personal income in Denman Prospect ACT is $1,655 per week, or $86,060 per year. The median household income is $3,219 per week. Family income is $3,606 per week. Denman Prospect is ranked #64 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Denman Prospect?

Median rent in Denman Prospect ACT is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Denman Prospect ranks #687 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Denman Prospect?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denman Prospect ACT is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Denman Prospect?

The median age in Denman Prospect ACT is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Denman Prospect a good suburb to live in?

Denman Prospect is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,759. The median income is $1,655/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 80045. All dollar figures in AUD.