Denham Court (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Denham Court has a population projected to be approximately 15,828 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 6,699 people (73.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,129 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 15,769, estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 272 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,172 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across Districts study areas. The 73.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Denham Court since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) as well as Greater Sydney, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The gains were mostly propelled by interstate migration, representing roughly 74.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Denham Court has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and a 12.5% rise in estimated jobs over the past year, according to Districts regional aggregations. In March 2026, there were 9,262 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is unusually high, reaching 79.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census responses show a high 45.2% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on ATO postcode data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Denham Court had a median income of $62,250 and an average income of $73,050. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $68,674 and an average of $80,589 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Denham Court ranked high, placing between the 77th and 89th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows a dominant bracket containing 37.0% of local taxpayers (5,856 people) earning $1,500 - mirroring the wider region where fall in this range. Financial capacity is highlighted by of households earning weekly incomes above supporting strong consumer demand. Although high housing costs absorb of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the st percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Denham Court at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.0% houses and 11.9% other dwellings, such as semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership in the suburb of Denham Court was lower than the metropolitan average at 16.1%, with most residents holding a mortgage (65.5%) or renting (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,784, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $548, compared to $470 for metropolitan Sydney. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Denham Court are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.5%, consisting of couples with children at 54.4%, couples without children at 23.7%, and single parents at 7.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group living situations representing 1.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Denham Court is distinct, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees make up 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical credentials are held by 30.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 18.6%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Denham Court include 30 active bus stops. These stops are served by 32 routes, providing 1,135 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 311 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 88%, followed by trains at 8%. Dwellings average 1.7 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A high 45.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in the suburb of Denham Court based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness, with young residents showing very low rates of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 56% of the population, representing about 8,832 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Denham Court has high cultural diversity, with 43.9% of the population born outside Australia and 53.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 57.1% of residents. Islam shows a notable local concentration at 16.9% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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With a median age of 34 years, the suburb of Denham Court is younger than Greater Sydney at 37 years and Australia at 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Denham Court has a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (20.8%) but fewer aged 55 - 64 (7.3%). The 35 - 44 age bracket is higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, children aged 5 to 14 grew from 14.3% to 16.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.4% to 12.6%. In contrast, the 25 to age group fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . Demographic projections for show changes, with the to group expected to grow by , adding residents to reach . Conversely, declines are projected for the to and to cohorts in the suburb of Denham Court.

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Denham Court currently has an estimated 1,187 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 815 children aged 0-2 and 542 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 25% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 1,157 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,239. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.