Denistone
NSW 2114 · Ryde
3,726 (2021) → 3,838 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Denistone is a stable suburb in Ryde, NSW 2114, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 18km inland. Denistone has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (14.14%), South Korea (3.76%), Hong Kong (2.68%), England (2.6%), India (2.09%)
Top languages: Mandarin (15.43%), Cantonese (8.7%), Korean (4.67%), Italian (1.45%), Arabic (1.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1104 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1114
Nearby (within 10km)
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1131
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1126
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1113
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1125
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1113
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1040
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1119
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1104
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1121
- Smalls Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
- Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1128
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Denistone
Is Denistone safe?
Denistone has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,879 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Denistone?
In Denistone, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $1.40M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Denistone from Sydney CBD?
Denistone is about 13.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Denistone?
Denistone has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1114 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Denistone?
Denistone has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 9 bus stops.