NSW · Ryde Council
Denistone West, 2114
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Denistone West is a practical smaller community in Ryde, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 947
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,579
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 307
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 6 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $688
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $825
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 32
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling43
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud167
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Steal From Motor Vehicle76
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
30 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool6 DUNSHEA STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 SLUMAN STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 MOIRA AVENUE DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures76 DARVALL ROAD DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)82 DARVALL ROAD DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision81 TARRANTS AVENUE DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences30 SLUMAN STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Withdrawn
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)17 DRIVER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)15 DRIVER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 PERKINS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 ALLARS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Subdivision81 TARRANTS AVENUE DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
August 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land82 DARVALL ROAD DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 GENNER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
2022· 5 proposals
October 2022
- Subdivision of land1 PERKINS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
June 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development19 SLUMAN STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Deferred Commencement
May 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees76 DARVALL ROAD DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
April 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees47 MOIRA AVENUE DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land16 PERKINS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Subdivision of land; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other30 SLUMAN STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Dual occupancy17 DRIVER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition15 DRIVER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development36 MIROOL STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
May 2021
- Subdivision of land1 MIMOS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
April 2021
- Dual occupancy8 GENNER STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development54 MOIRA AVENUE DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
February 2021
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development36 MIROOL STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
2020· 3 proposals
November 2020
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land1 PERKINS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
October 2020
- Dual occupancy16 SLUMAN STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
August 2020
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land34 PERKINS STREET DENISTONE WEST 2114Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Tramway St at Crosby StBus stop
- Tramway St at Glenayr AvBus stop
- West Denistone Park, Perkins StBus stop
- Playground
- Perkins St opp Genner StPublic Bookcase
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hibble ParkPark
- Lonsdale ParkPark
- Rutherford ParkPark
- West Denistone ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2336th in Australia
- State rank
- 725th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #244 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #485 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Perkins St opp Genner Stamenitiespublic_bookcase
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Tramway St at Crosby Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Tramway St at Glenayr Avamenitiesbus_stop
- West Denistone Park, Perkins Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime43
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime50
- Fraudcrime167
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.