Denman, NSW 2328 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Denman is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2328, home to 1,821 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Muswellbrook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 156 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,821
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,427 /week
- Median personal income
- $721 /week
- Median family income
- $2,005 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Muswellbrook
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,650
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Denman Public School
- Martindale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 38 bus stops
- Denman Information Centre, Palace St
- Palace St Opp Denman Information Centre
- Palace St Before Turtle St
- St Joseph's Primary School, Paxton St
- Virginia St At Isobel St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 14 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 80.0% of the 1,028 resolvable premises in Denman. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 16.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 80.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 2328 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 28 violent offences, 24 other offences, 23 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Denman?
Denman (NSW 2328) had 1,821 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Muswellbrook local government area.
What is the median rent in Denman?
The median advertised rent in Denman is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Denman?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Denman covering government sectors. Nearest include: Denman Public School (0.5 km), Martindale Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Denman?
Denman is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (80% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Denman?
Across postcode 2328, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (28), other (24), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Denman?
38 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Denman centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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