Suburb comparison
Denistone vs Gladesville: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gladesville commands a $429K premium on median property price over Denistone; Denistone is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Denistone has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ryde
Denistone
2114
Ryde
Gladesville
2111
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Denistone | Gladesville |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Gladesville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 3.6% | 3.5%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5▲ | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Denistone leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $2.40M | $2.82M |
| Median unit price | $1.47M | $798K |
| Median weekly rent | $680/wk | $740/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.9%▲ | +7.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Denistone leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 53▲ | 46 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Denistone if...
- Denistone leads on Finance, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family.
Choose Gladesville if...
- Gladesville leads on Safety
Tied on Family.
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Common questions
- Is Denistone or Gladesville more expensive?
- Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.40M in Denistone.
- Which is better for renters — Denistone or Gladesville?
- Median weekly rent is $680/wk in Denistone and $740/wk in Gladesville, making Denistone the more affordable rental market.
- Is Denistone or Gladesville at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Denistone vs Gladesville?
- Denistone has 5 schools in the postcode, and Gladesville has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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