Thinking about buying your first home in Denistone (2114)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Denistone is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Denistone a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Denistone (2114) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Denistone suits established families on high incomes who want a quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with good public schooling. The mean ICSEA of 1093 is well above average, and 79% of dwellings are owner-occupied, which keeps the street feel stable. At a $2,395,000 median house price and a household income of $2,683 per week, you need serious borrowing capacity or significant equity. The 22-minute off-peak drive to the CBD is a reasonable trade for the space and greenery on offer.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and even the median unit at $1,468,000 offers no relief. Walkability sits at only the 53rd percentile, and there is just one gym within 1.6 kilometres, so anyone who wants to live without a car will find it limiting. The suburb also has almost no flat or apartment stock, so downsizers or those wanting low-maintenance living have very little to choose from.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific lot position relative to bushfire-prone land. At 3.6% of the postcode area, most properties are unaffected, but a BAL rating on your target property will affect insurance costs and building conditions. - The unit sample is thin at 18 sales. Before bidding on an apartment, request comparable sales data directly from the agent and check strata records for any outstanding levies or defect notices. - Verify school catchment boundaries with Ryde Council, as ICSEA scores apply to the postcode broadly and your address may fall outside the preferred secondary school zone.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Denistone?
BOCSAR · DENISTONE 2114
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,87912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−77%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ryde
Within LGA: Ryde
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT60%27 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY22%10 reports
ASSAULT18%8 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED86%
NON-DOMESTIC14%
Across 7 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Denistone
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:19 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 146 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 146 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Ermington2115
$770▲$70
2.2 km away
Ryde2112
$770▲$70
2.7 km away
Eastwood2122
$650▼$50
3.1 km away
Rhodes2138
$920▲$220
3.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2114
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2114. Expected back by Q3 2026.
Denistone is the primary suburb with postcode 2114 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Denistone is the main locality.
Which local government area is Denistone in?
Denistone (2114) is located in the Ryde local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Denistone?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Denistone (2114) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Denistone flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Denistone. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Denistone?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Denistone (2114), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Denistone (2114) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Denistone (2114). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Denistone changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Denistone (2114) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
