Denistone East
NSW 2112 • Greater Sydney
About Denistone East
Denistone East is a compact, quiet suburb approximately 16 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, situated within the City of Ryde local government area. Gazetted as a suburb in its own right in February 1999, it covers just 0.7 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 2,292 residents as of the 2021 census, making it one of the smaller suburbs in the Ryde municipality. The suburb sits at around 80 metres elevation and is bordered by the larger suburbs of Eastwood, Denistone, and West Ryde. It has a predominantly settled, residential character with a mix of older brick homes and some newer medium-density dwellings.
Denistone East benefits from its proximity to the well-serviced Eastwood shopping precinct, which offers supermarkets, specialty stores, Asian cuisine restaurants, and a range of professional services. Nearby West Ryde and Meadowbank also provide additional retail and dining options. The suburb is popular with families and professionals, many of Asian heritage — reflecting the broader demographic character of the Ryde LGA. Its relatively high median income reflects the suburb's appeal to established professionals. Residents enjoy easy access to parklands, the Lane Cove River area, and quality schools in the Ryde catchment.
Denistone East falls under postcode 2112 and is governed by Ryde Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ryde electorate.
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 510,511 — Ryde / Epping / Parramatta ~15–25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Denistone East is well-positioned between two train lines (T1 at Eastwood and T9 at West Ryde), offering good access to the CBD and Parramatta.
Denistone East's small size and central location mean most residents can walk to nearby train stations, buses, and the Eastwood shopping district. Good footpath connectivity throughout the suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ryde Secondary College ICSEA 11029809 4894 5 Malvina St
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517 Victoria Road
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Thistle St
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65 Lane Cove Road and Dobson Cres
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Putney Public School ICSEA 11149807 6255 Morrison Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Denistone East, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Denistone East by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Denistone East Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Denistone East" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 429
- 2. South Korea 66
- 3. Hong Kong 58
- 4. India 47
- 5. England 43
- 6. Sri Lanka 42
- 7. Italy 31
- 8. Malaysia 26
- 9. Indonesia 19
- 10. Iran 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)