Denmark (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, Denmark has a population estimated at 2,718 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 27 people (1.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 2,691 people. This shift is calculated from the local population of 2,716, assessed by Districts following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 3 validated new addresses after the Census. The population level results in a density of 232 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living and scope for prospective expansion. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 80.0% of the total demographic growth during recent times.

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Denmark features a qualified workforce, with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area records. As of March 2026, 1,108 local residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 0.4% below the Regional WA figure of 3.5%, though labor force participation is much lower (50.3% relative to Regional WA's 65.6%). Census figures indicate that a minor 12.2% of working residents operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The suburb of Denmark's income levels are below the national median according to the most recent ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Denmark's median taxpayer income is $37,119 and the average income is $51,090, compared to Regional WA levels of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections are approximately $41,176 (median) and $56,674 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes in Denmark all sit between the 2nd and 9th percentiles nationally. The statistics show the largest bracket includes 33.3% of residents (905 people) in the $400 - 799 range, which differs from the broader region where of residents are in the - bracket. Lower income households are highly represented, with receiving under weekly, pointing to financial strains for many households. Housing affordability stress is high, with only of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Housing types in Denmark, measured in the most recent Census, consisted of 94.1% detached houses and 5.9% alternative housing structures (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional WA where 88.5% were houses and 11.6% were other structures. At the same time, outright home ownership in Denmark was much higher than in Regional WA, standing at 44.3%, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (25.3%) or rented (30.3%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly below the Regional WA average at $1,377, while the median weekly rental cost was $300, compared to regional averages of $1,560 and $265. Nationally, Denmark's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national figure of $375.

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Families represent the majority of households at 57.9%, comprising 18.1% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.1%, with single person households making up 38.4% and shared group households at 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The educational makeup of the area is distinct for the region, with tertiary qualification rates (25.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA4 regional average of 16.4% and the Rest of WA average of 17.6%, showing the local emphasis on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (24.9%).

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Public transport reviews indicate a single active transport stop operating in Denmark, consisting of bus services. This stop is served by a single route, offering 14 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1363 meters from the nearest stop. As a mostly residential suburb, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 87%, and 8% walking. Car ownership averages 1.1 per household, below the regional average. A relatively low 12.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).

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Health metrics point to below-average wellbeing in Denmark, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance rates found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,290 people). This compares to 56.4% throughout Regional WA. The national average is 55.7%.

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Denmark displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 74.0% of its population born in Australia, 85.7% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation in Denmark is Christianity, representing 30.6% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of the community, compared to none across Regional WA.

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The median age in Denmark is 48 years, which is notably higher than the Regional WA average of 40 and considerably older than the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional WA average, the 75 - 84 age group is highly represented (9.6% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented (7.1%). Since 2021, younger residents have reduced the median age by 1.0 years to 48. In particular, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.4% to 14.1% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.7% to 11.3% and the 65 to 74 bracket dropped from to . Demographic projections for show major population changes for Denmark. The to cohort has the highest projected growth at , gaining residents to total . Conversely, population drops are projected for the + and to cohorts.

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Denmark currently has an estimated 116 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 72 children aged 0-2 and 48 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 31% by 2041 (to approximately 152 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 278. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.