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Denman Prospect ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Denman Prospect, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Denman Prospect ACT is 2,759 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Denman Prospect is $1,655 per week ($86,060 per year). Median rent in Denman Prospect is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Denman Prospect has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Denman Prospect has a population density of 581.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Denman Prospect is India. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denman Prospect is $2,400.

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Denman Prospect Population

residents (Census 2021)

Denman Prospect Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,655/wk

$86,060 per year

#64 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$498/wk

$2,158 per month

#687 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Denman Prospect Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,382) Female 49.9% (1,379)

Population Density

581.6

people per km²

2,759 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,606

Family income/wk

Denman Prospect Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Denman Prospect Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

7.7% 64 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

92.3% 762 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Denman Prospect Country of Birth

Australia

71.1%

India

15.5%

China

6.7%

England

2.3%

Bangladesh

1.5%

Hong Kong

1.1%

Canada

0.7%

Fiji

0.4%

Egypt

0.4%

Iran

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Denman Prospect Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Catholic

17.1%

Hinduism

15.1%

Islam

6.9%

Buddhism

6.0%

Anglican

5.4%

Not stated

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Denman Prospect Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

92.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Denman Prospect Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

27.1%

Other

25.4%

Hindi

10.7%

Bengali

8.2%

SAL Tot

7.7%

IAL Punjabi

7.5%

IAL Sinhal

7.0%

Malayalam

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Denman Prospect Employment

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Employed full-time

66.9% 1,268 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.7% 298 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 40 people

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Not in labour force

15.3% 289 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Denman Prospect Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.1%

Postgraduate Degree

28.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Certificate III/IV

10.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Denman Prospect Occupation

Professionals

48.8%

Managers

20.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.0%

Community & Personal Service

6.6%

Sales Workers

3.5%

Labourers

1.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Denman Prospect Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.4%

Information Technology

14.8%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Health

14.7%

Engineering

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.9%

Education

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Architecture & Building

2.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Denman Prospect Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

30.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Denman Prospect Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.3%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.0%

$500-$649/wk

0.5%

$650-$799/wk

1.5%

$800-$999/wk

0.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

36.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Denman Prospect Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 1,126

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Separated

1.9% 39

📋

Divorced

5.3% 107

🕊️

Widowed

1.0% 20

👤

Never married

36.4% 741

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Denman Prospect Ancestry

Australian

18.7%

Other

18.6%

English

17.7%

Indian

12.6%

Chinese

10.9%

Irish

5.6%

Scottish

5.3%

Filipino

2.7%

German

2.3%

Italian

2.1%

Sri Lankan

2.0%

Croatian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Denman Prospect School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.8%

Pre-school

14.6%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Denman Prospect Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 103

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 5,244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Denman Prospect Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.7% 250

—

Not a volunteer

87.3% 1,719

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Denman Prospect Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.3%

$300-$449/mo

0.5%

$600-$799/mo

1.2%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Denman Prospect How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.5%

Did not go to work

9.0%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Bus

4.5%

Walked only

0.7%

Bicycle

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Denman Prospect Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

50.7%

3 vehicles

9.5%

4+ vehicles

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Denman Prospect Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.3%

2 bedrooms

19.5%

3 bedrooms

21.5%

4 bedrooms

39.3%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Denman Prospect Population Mobility

44.3%

moved in the last year

98.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

83.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Denman Prospect Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,342

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Denman Prospect Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

198

Asthma

103

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Denman Prospect Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

0.6%

$500-$649/wk

0.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

24.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Denman Prospect Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.1%

Couple — no children

21.9%

Couple — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Denman Prospect Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 24

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 13

🏅

Previously served

1.9% 38

👤

Never served

96.2% 1,900

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Denman Prospect Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.8% 154

—

Did not provide

92.2% 1,813

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Denman Prospect Children Ever Born

No children

43.1%

1 child

18.4%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

8.7%

4 children

1.1%

5+ children

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Denman Prospect When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

111

2001–2010

390

2011–2015

315

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Denman Prospect Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

7.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Denman Prospect Household Size

1 person

18.9%

2 persons

29.5%

3 persons

20.3%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Denman Prospect Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,469

Moved from ACT

946

Moved from NSW

111

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Denman Prospect Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.4%

Step family — no other children

4.9%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Denman Prospect Schools

schools nearby

government

1103

avg ICSEA score

1,228

total students

Evelyn Scott School Government

Combined · K-10 · 717 students

1107

ICSEA

Charles Weston School Government

Primary · K-6 · 511 students

1099

ICSEA

Stromlo Forest Anglican College Independent

Combined

Whitlam School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Denman Prospect Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,219/wk

Median Rent $498/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Denman Prospect

Your weekly income

≈ $13,949/month

Median rent $498/wk

Left after rent $2,721/wk

Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Throsby

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $123/wk

Turner

Income: $1,448/wk Rent: $480/wk Save: $18/wk

Phillip

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $440/wk Save: $58/wk

Wright

Income: $1,446/wk Rent: $461/wk Save: $37/wk

Coombs

Income: $1,358/wk Rent: $480/wk Save: $18/wk

Crace

Income: $1,395/wk Rent: $460/wk Save: $38/wk

Griffith (ACT)

Income: $1,572/wk Rent: $462/wk Save: $36/wk

Hackett

Income: $1,361/wk Rent: $374/wk Save: $124/wk

Denman Prospect vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Macarthur (ACT)

Pop: 1,405 Income: $1,334/wk Rent: $520/wk

Reid (ACT)

Pop: 1,544 Income: $1,335/wk Rent: $430/wk

Oxley (ACT)

Pop: 1,703 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $400/wk

Forrest (ACT)

Pop: 1,827 Income: $1,816/wk Rent: $570/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Fraser

Pop: 2,126 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denman Prospect

What is the population of Denman Prospect ACT?

The population of Denman Prospect ACT is 2,759 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 581.6 people per km².Denman Prospect is ranked #2,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Denman Prospect?

The median personal income in Denman Prospect ACT is $1,655 per week, or $86,060 per year.The median household income is $3,219 per week.Family income is $3,606 per week.Denman Prospect is ranked #64 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Denman Prospect?

Median rent in Denman Prospect ACT is $498 per week ($2,158 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Denman Prospect ranks #687 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Denman Prospect?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Denman Prospect ACT is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Denman Prospect?

The median age in Denman Prospect ACT is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Denman Prospect a good suburb to live in?

Denman Prospect is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,759.The median income is $1,655/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80045. All dollar figures in AUD.