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Denman

NSW 2328 · Muswellbrook

1,821 (2021)1,901 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Muswellbrook local government area (est. 16,531 residents)

24
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,821
Population
$569K
Median house (2025)
58
Safety score
0
Transport score

Denman is a stable suburb in Muswellbrook, NSW 2328, about 173km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $569K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 117km inland. Denman has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

173.4 km
To Sydney CBD
117.1 km
To coast
$530/wk
Median rent (house)
21.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,821
Population
43
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Muswellbrook LGA population (est. 2025)16,531
Median household income (weekly)$1,427
vs NSW median-22.9%
Bachelor degree or higher13.6%
Born in Australia87.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse610 / 25 / 71

Top countries of birth: England (2.03%), New Zealand (1.26%), Thailand (0.49%), Netherlands (0.44%), USA (0.33%)

Top languages: German (0.49%), Thai (0.22%), Cantonese (0.16%), Italian (0.16%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$569K+30.9%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$530 / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)4.8%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

58
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling110/100k
8
Steal from dwelling439/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft220/100k
6
Domestic assault329/100k
1
Robbery55/100k
2
Non-domestic assault110/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 102 (all categories, latest year)5,601 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

16

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
  • Denman Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMuswellbrook (21.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
77 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
2020 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalDenman Multi-Purpose Service (2.3 km)
Nearest vet22.5 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (104.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

58

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

43

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

7
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

67

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

86

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents2.20

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.10

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.08%
Projected population 20411,997
Projected households 2041855

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Denman

Is Denman safe?

Denman has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 5,601 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Denman?

In Denman, the median house price is $569K. Median weekly house rent is $530.

How far is Denman from Sydney CBD?

Denman is about 173.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Denman?

Denman has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Denman?

Denman has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.