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Denman

NSW 2328 • Rest of NSW

1,821
Population (2021)
$37,492
Median Income
116.66 km²
Area
$280/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-FriendlyRetirees

About Denman

Denman is a historic village and rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, located approximately 55 kilometres west of Muswellbrook and 240 kilometres north of Sydney. Sitting at the confluence of the Goulburn and Hunter Rivers, Denman has a population of around 1,821 people and serves as the main service town for the surrounding agricultural district. The area is renowned for its striking scenery, with the Wollemi National Park forming a dramatic backdrop to the south.

Denman retains much of its colonial-era character, with heritage-listed properties, a thriving annual wine festival and proximity to the Hunter Valley wine country attracting visitors year-round. The community has a median age of 43, reflecting an established population of families, retirees and farming households. Local amenities include primary and secondary schools, a hospital, supermarkets and the popular Denman Hotel, while the nearby Muswellbrook coal mines provide significant regional employment.

Denman falls under postcode 2328 and is governed by Muswellbrook Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2328
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Muswellbrook
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.38°, 150.70°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
116.66 km²
Elevation
109m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Muswellbrook Station
55 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Buses regional coach — Muswellbrook / Scone 55–70 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
Approx 3 hr 30 min via Muswellbrook on Hunter Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ New England Highway to Sydney; Hunter Line train connects via Muswellbrook

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Compact village centre is walkable; surrounding rural areas require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Denman, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Merton
4883 Jerrys Plains Road Denman • SHR #00159

🔍 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 Denman by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Denman Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Denman" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,650
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

6 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,789
Census 2021
1,821
▲ 1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,680
Income 2021
$37,492
▲ 22.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,601
Born Overseas 113

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 37
  • 2. New Zealand 23
  • 3. Thailand 9
  • 4. Netherlands 8
  • 5. United States 6
  • 6. Germany 5
  • 7. Philippines 5
  • 8. China 4
  • 9. Malta 4
  • 10. India 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 877
English 799
Irish 202
Scottish 176
Australian Aboriginal 132
German 67
Italian 20
Maltese 18
New Zealander 17
Dutch 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,423
Both parents born in Australia
149
Both parents born overseas
127
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.7%
No Religion
27.1%
Buddhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
93 (5.1%)
5-14 years
235 (12.9%)
15-19 years
121 (6.6%)
20-24 years
80 (4.4%)
25-34 years
195 (10.7%)
35-44 years
206 (11.3%)
45-54 years
241 (13.2%)
55-64 years
248 (13.6%)
65-74 years
201 (11.0%)
75-84 years
126 (6.9%)
85+ years
59 (3.2%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denman NSW known for? +

Denman is known for its heritage streetscapes, the annual Denman Wine Country Festival, and proximity to the Hunter Valley wine region and Wollemi National Park. It also serves as a service hub for the surrounding Upper Hunter farming district.

What schools are in Denman? +

Denman has Denman Public School (Government primary) and St Joseph's School (Catholic primary). Secondary students typically travel to Muswellbrook for high school options.

What is the median rent in Denman? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Denman is $280, reflecting the affordable rural property market of the Upper Hunter region.

How far is Denman from Sydney? +

Denman is approximately 240 kilometres northwest of Sydney, about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the New England Highway through Muswellbrook.

Is there a train to Denman? +

Denman does not have its own train station. The nearest rail access is at Muswellbrook (55 km), served by NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line with services to Sydney Central Station.