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Denham Court

13 km²

A sprawling residential pocket in Greater Sydney's south-west, Denham Court is a young and affluent community. The area is mostly made up of large family homes, with a typical resident aged just 33 and nearly a quarter of the population being children under 15. It is a highly diverse place where more than half of the households speak a language other than English, blending this cultural variety with high levels of education and income.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 24.7% of people being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.3%, which is well below the national average.

Many residents were born overseas, with 42.8% born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, as 51.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. English, Arabic, and Hindi are the most common languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 54.7% identifying as Christian and 16.2% as Muslim. Only 10.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The workforce is well qualified, with 34% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. High school completion is also far above the state figure at 70.8%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with 35.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical household income of $2,448 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 17.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Family life is a major focus, as 33% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 12.7%.

A small First Nations population lives here, with a typical personal income of $725 and a Year 12 completion rate of 45.5%, both of which are higher than most areas.

Households are large, with an average of 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 73.5% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 85.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home loans are a significant cost, with a typical monthly payment of $2,784, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 38.1%, far above the national average. While most homes have two or more cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to similar areas.

The population is very mobile, with 77.9% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment levels are strong, with 61.4% of the population working full-time. Many residents work in professional roles or within health care and social assistance.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as it lacks local health services and grocery stores within a 15-minute walk. However, 92.4% of homes are within walking distance of a park.

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