Denistone West
NSW 2114 · Ryde
947 (2021) → 975 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 West is a stable suburb in Ryde, NSW 2114, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.24M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 18km inland. Denistone West has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2114 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (13.83%), South Korea (3.59%), Hong Kong (3.06%), England (2.32%), India (2.11%)
Top languages: Mandarin (16.05%), Cantonese (8.24%), Korean (4.01%), Arabic (3.59%), Greek (0.84%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 March 2026
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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1117
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1108
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1117
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1115
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1119
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1087
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1095
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1125
- Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1022
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1040
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1127
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Denistone West
Is Denistone West safe?
Denistone West has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 1,373 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Denistone West?
In Denistone West, the median house price is $2.24M. Median weekly house rent is $825.
How far is Denistone West from Sydney CBD?
Denistone West is about 14.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Denistone West?
Denistone West has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Denistone West?
Denistone West has a transport score of 70/100.