Denham, WA 6537 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Denham is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6537, home to 849 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population849
Median age48
Area1129.9 km²
To CBD574 km
LGAShark Bay

Demographics

Population
849
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,021 /week
Median personal income
$754 /week
Median family income
$1,449 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Shark Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,387
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Shark Bay School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 98.9% of the 648 resolvable premises in Denham. 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: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 98.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mid West-Gascoyne District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Denham?

Denham (WA 6537) had 849 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Shark Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in Denham?

The median advertised rent in Denham is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Denham?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Denham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Shark Bay School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Denham?

Denham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Denham?

Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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