Denistone

The community is older than average, with typical residents aged 42 and about 18.7% being seniors. It has a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.

Born overseas, 41.9% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most common, making up 32.3% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 45.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national rate, although 7.9% of residents still speak little or no English.

About 39.7% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.1%.

Denistone is highly qualified, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 79.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $2,780. About 41.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the national figure.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.7%) and one of the lowest rates of mental health conditions at 4.7%.

Community participation is high, with 16.8% of people volunteering and a higher-than-average 29.3% caring for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, though those present have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that nearly 70% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 43.7% of homes are owned outright. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $600, far above the national figure.

Work patterns are distinctive, as 46.4% of people work from home—far higher than the national average. Most homes have two vehicles and are within a one-minute walk of public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

The workforce is largely professional, with 39.7% in professional roles and a higher-than-average full-time employment rate of 60.2%.

The suburb is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage and job skills.

The area receives much more rain than the state average, with 1,200mm annually, while temperatures remain typical for the region.

Denistone is very walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, though only about half are within that distance of groceries.