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Denistone 2114 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Denistone (2114)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Ryde suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Denistone?

Can I afford Denistone?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Denistone? Based on the suburb median of $2,395,000 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$11,822/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
101.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,916,000 loan
20% deposit ($479,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 102% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Denistone101.7%
Sydney median income131.8%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Denistone?

Rental market in Denistone

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
Dec 22: $480 per week (134 bonds)Mar 23: $550 per week (112 bonds)Jun 23: $600 per week (124 bonds)Sep 23: $650 per week (159 bonds)Dec 23: $620 per week (135 bonds)Mar 24: $600 per week (175 bonds)Jun 24: $650 per week (150 bonds)Sep 24: $630 per week (149 bonds)Dec 24: $630 per week (169 bonds)Mar 25: $660 per week (169 bonds)Jun 25: $600 per week (140 bonds)Sep 25: $700 per week (146 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


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.

Lifestyle

Denistone Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Denistone

30
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 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
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
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.

Change

How might Denistone change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Denistone change?

Investor activity in Denistone

2114 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2114?
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.

Explore Denistone in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Denistone 2114: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Ryde suburb index to compare nearby options.