Denistone West vs Eastwood
The verdict
Denistone West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $2.74M in Eastwood. Eastwood rates higher for transport (97 vs 70). Eastwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 55 min).
Scores
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 96 |
| Transport | 70 | 97 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 947 | 18,695 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,579 | $1,945 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.6% | 64.9% |
| Born in Australia | 58.9% | 37.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Denistone West Stable · Eastwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.29M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $2.17M | $806K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $910 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 171 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 106 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,795 | 4,119 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denistone West · Eastwood
Transport
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 111 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 980 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Denistone West | 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 | 7 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 116 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 18.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.4 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 920 m |
Population & growth
| Denistone West | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 947 | 18,695 |
| Estimated 2025 | 975 | 19,878 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,023 | 21,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denistone West or Eastwood?
Eastwood has the higher residential safety score (Denistone West 83/100 vs Eastwood 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Denistone West or Eastwood?
Denistone West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $2.74M.
Which has better public transport, Denistone West or Eastwood?
Eastwood has the higher transport score (Denistone West 70/100 vs Eastwood 97/100).
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