Denistone East vs Eastwood
The verdict
Denistone East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.47M versus $2.74M in Eastwood. Eastwood rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). Denistone East is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 18.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Denistone East rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Eastwood).
Scores
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 96 |
| Transport | 81 | 97 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,292 | 18,695 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,424 | $1,945 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 64.9% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 37.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Denistone East Stable · Eastwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.47M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.74M | $806K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $910 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 171 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 131 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 175 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,222 | 4,119 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,131 | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denistone East · Eastwood
Transport
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 111 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 41 |
| Parks | 9 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 116 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 18.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 720 m | 920 m |
Population & growth
| Denistone East | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,292 | 18,695 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,361 | 19,878 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,476 | 21,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denistone East or Eastwood?
Denistone East has the higher residential safety score (Denistone East 100/100 vs Eastwood 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Denistone East or Eastwood?
Denistone East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.47M versus $2.74M.
Which has better schools, Denistone East or Eastwood?
Denistone East has a higher average school ICSEA (Denistone East 1131 vs Eastwood 1116; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Denistone East or Eastwood?
Eastwood has the higher transport score (Denistone East 81/100 vs Eastwood 97/100).
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