Denman Prospect
ACT 2611 · Unincorporated ACT
2,759 (2021) → 5,541 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Denman Prospect is a suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2611, about 10km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Denman Prospect are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 114km inland. Denman Prospect has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (12.79%), China (5.98%), Philippines (2.46%), Sri Lanka (2.43%), England (1.88%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.79%), Hindi (3.3%), Sinhal (2.46%), Bengali (2.25%), Malayalam (1.99%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1121 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Evelyn Scott SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1121
Nearby (within 10km)
- Charles Weston SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1105
- Duffy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1086
- Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.4km
- Canberra Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1156
- Orana Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1137
- St Jude's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1130
- Islamic School of CanberraCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1065
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1121
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1116
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1075
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1074
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1078
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Denman Prospect
Is Denman Prospect safe?
Denman Prospect has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 4,096 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Denman Prospect from Canberra CBD?
Denman Prospect is about 9.7 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Denman Prospect?
Denman Prospect has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Denman Prospect?
Denman Prospect has a transport score of 41/100 and 14 bus stops.