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Denistone
2 km²
Nearly half of all adults in Denistone hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This is a professional and affluent community where typical family incomes are well above the national figure. The neighborhood is distinctive for its high proportion of overseas-born residents and a strong preference for large, detached family homes. It is a well-established area with a slightly older population than the state average, blending high-income professional life with a multicultural character.
Denistone's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population is larger than most similar areas, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.
Overseas birth is very common here, with 41.4% of people born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 42.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 40.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.5%.
Educational achievement is very high, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in a high rate of Year 12 completion, which is far above the state average.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 43.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure by $781.
Residents report better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.7%) and mental health conditions (4.9%) compared to the state and nation.
Community involvement is high, as people providing unpaid care (14.6%) and those doing significant housework (26.6%) are both more common here than in most other areas.
There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the national figure.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Consequently, very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Large homes are the norm, with 87.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 44% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 46.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Despite this, 40.8% of homes have two motor vehicles.
About 29.5% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.4% of the community.
Employment is strong, with a higher rate of full-time work (61.4%) than most areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in technical and health fields.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.