# Denistone East

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Ryde › 2112, NSW

Area: 1 km²

Family life is central to Denistone East, where large homes and a high number of children create a suburban feel. It is a wealthy, highly educated community with a strong international character, particularly from China. Many residents work in professional roles and a large proportion work from home. This blend of high incomes and diverse cultural backgrounds makes it one of the more affluent and academically qualified pockets of the region.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is notably family-oriented, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, and the community is much less likely to have people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,292 | +9.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +5.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.0% | +31.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.7% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.2% | +58.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.3%, Young adults (25–44) 23.5%, Children (0–14) 20.7%, Seniors (65+) 18.0%, Youth (15–24) 11.7%

**Marital status** — Married 60.5%, Never married 27.4%, Divorced 5.2%, Widowed 4.8%, Separated 2.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

International backgrounds are very common here, with 43.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent, making up 37.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 43.5% | +14.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 54.1%, China 18.7%, India 2.1%, England 1.9%, Italy 1.4%, Philippines 0.8%, Vietnam 0.7%, New Zealand 0.6%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 37.5%, Australian 17.0%, English 16.3%, Italian 7.7%, Irish 6.6%, Scottish 4.5%, Indian 2.6%, German 1.6%, Greek 1.6%, Filipino 1.4%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Dutch 0.6%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, as 50.7% of residents use another language at home, far above the 22.3% national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 50.7% | +28.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 8.5% | -7.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 46.2%, Mandarin 21.9%, Cantonese 9.0%, Italian 3.1%, Arabic 1.0%, Greek 0.9%, Hindi 0.7%, Tagalog 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Religion

About 41.0% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.0% | +82.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 45.7%, No religion 41.0%, Buddhism 4.4%, Not stated 4.3%, Hinduism 3.1%, Islam 1.0%, Other religions 0.5%, Judaism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Australian average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the school advantage score, which is among the highest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 77.2% | +10.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 44.2% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.11 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 40 | — |
| Average school size | 461 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,112 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 77.2%, Year 10 10.3%, Year 9 or below 6.4%, Year 11 1.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 36.9%, Postgraduate degree 22.1%, Certificate III / IV 12.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.1%, Certificate I / II 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 26.8%, Engineering & related 14.8%, Society & culture 10.5%, Health 8.3%, Information technology 7.6%, Education 6.9%, Architecture & building 4.6%, Creative arts 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 3.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.5%, Agriculture & environment 0.7%

## Income

Household wealth is high, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $2,612. This is a little above the state and national figures, and 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $879 | +29.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,424 | +30.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,612 | +19.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 18.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 36.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.5%, $4,000 or more 24.1%, $650–$1,499 17.3%, $3,000–$3,999 12.9%, Under $650 11.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.2%, $650–$1,499 26.0%, $1,500–$2,999 23.2%, $3,000 or more 7.0%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.2%) and mental health conditions (4.4%) compared to the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 20.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.8% | +29.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.2%, Asthma 5.8%, Arthritis 5.7%, Mental health 4.4%, Diabetes 4.2%, Heart disease 3.8%, Cancer 2.0%, Lung condition 1.1%, Dementia 0.7%, Stroke 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 75.1%, One condition 14.7%, Two conditions 3.4%, Three or more 2.3%

## Community Participation

Family responsibilities are prominent here, with a much higher percentage of people caring for children unpaid (31.4%) and doing significant housework compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.5% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.4% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.4% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.8% | +5.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is very small, numbering only 3 people. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 70.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 70 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,499 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,875 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically large and full, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up 72.4% of all families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | +3.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.1% | -9.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.4% | +3.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 72.4%, Couples without children 17.9%, One-parent families 9.1%, Other families 0.5%

**Household size** — 4 people 26.4%, 2 people 24.2%, 3 people 19.9%, 1 person 15.4%, 5 people 9.7%, 6 or more 5.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Large properties dominate the landscape, as 90.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 41.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,974, among the highest for this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $650 | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,974 | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 18.3% | +46.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.8% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 75.5% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 90.9% | +5.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.8%, Owned with a mortgage 37.9%, Rented 18.3%, Other tenure 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 75.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 24.1%, Flat or apartment 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.4%, 4 bedrooms 29.9%, 5 or more 16.6%, 2 bedrooms 8.2%, 1 bedroom 0.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 46.2%, $750 or more 20.5%, $350–$549 15.9%, $200–$349 3.0%, Under $200 2.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 46.0%, $1,800–$2,999 23.4%, Under $1,000 12.0%, $1,000–$1,799 9.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common at 46.6%, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Despite this, the area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.1% | +19.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 46.6% | +810.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.1% | -77.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.36 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 813.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 5 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 17 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 25,943 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 124,555 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 60 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 46.6%, Car (driver) 32.5%, Car (passenger) 2.5%, Train 1.5%, Walked 1.4%, Bus 1.2%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.9%, 1 vehicle 34.3%, 3 vehicles 14.5%, No vehicle 6.1%, 4 or more 4.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (31.1%) is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.1% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.1% | +9.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A large number of residents work in professional, managerial, or health-related roles. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.0% | -8.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.0% | -10.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Professional & technical 12.7%, Education & training 11.7%, Finance & insurance 8.1%, Retail trade 7.1%, Construction 6.6%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Wholesale trade 4.6%, Media & telecommunications 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Manufacturing 3.3%, Rental & real estate 3.1%, Other services 2.1%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 39.9%, Managers 15.2%, Clerical & administrative 14.6%, Technicians & trades 9.0%, Community & personal service 6.8%, Sales workers 5.9%, Labourers 4.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.0%

## Walkability

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 14.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 97.4% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 180 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.6% | — |

## Schools serving Denistone East

40 schools, 18,448 students, average ICSEA 1,112.

By sector: Government 23, Catholic 9, Independent 8

By type: Primary 31, Secondary 7, Combined 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denistone East Public School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 790 |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.3 km | 131 |
| Smalls Road Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 494 |
| Kent Road Public School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 1,007 |
| Eastwood Heights Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 416 |
| West Ryde Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 512 |
| Eastwood Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 701 |
| Northcross Christian School | Independent | Primary | 1.7 km | 374 |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.8 km | 284 |
| St Kevin's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.8 km | 373 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11241/denistone-east