Denman Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Denman is a locality approximately 172 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Denman is 2328, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Denman has a population of 1,821 (906 males, 912 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Denman is $1,427, with a median personal income of $721 per week.
The median weekly rent is $280 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,650.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (23), Thailand (9), and Netherlands (8).
91.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Denman shows 844 people employed (521 full-time, 267 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (110), professionals (75), and machinery operators (68).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Denman has an IRSAD score of 928 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Denman covers an area of 116.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 16 persons per km².
Statistically, Denman sits within the Upper Hunter area, part of the broader Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. It falls under the Muswellbrook local government area.
The federal electorate for Denman is Hunter (Rural).
Denman Details
| Postcode | 2328 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,821 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,427/week |
| Median Personal Income | $721/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 116.7 km² |
| Population Density | 16/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 718 |
| Completed Year 12 | 23.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 140 (7.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.3833 |
| Longitude | 150.6833 |
| Distance from Sydney | 172 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Hunter |
| Local Government | Muswellbrook |
| Federal Electorate | Hunter |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 328 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 201 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 401 (22.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 489 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 386 (21.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 170 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 86 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 86 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 59 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 28 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 246 (35.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 254 (36.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 166 (23.7%) |