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Denmark

WA 6333 • Rest of WA

2,691
Population (2021)
$30,004
Median Income
11.70 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
CoastalGreat SouthernLifestyle TownTourism

About Denmark

Denmark is a coastal town in Western Australia's Great Southern region, set between forests, farmland and the sheltered waters of Wilson Inlet. It has a well-established resident population and a strong mix of permanent households, retirees and lifestyle movers. The town is known for its natural beauty, cool-climate setting and creative local character. Denmark functions as an important regional service and tourism hub for surrounding localities.

Lifestyle in Denmark blends relaxed coastal-town living with strong access to outdoor recreation, including beaches, trails, wineries and national park landscapes. The town centre provides supermarkets, schools, health services, cafes and community facilities, while larger specialist services are available in Albany. Public transport is regional and limited compared with metro areas, so cars are commonly used. The area appeals to families, retirees, small-business owners and tourism-sector workers.

Denmark falls under postcode 6333 and is governed by Denmark Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6333
Urban Area
Denmark - Plantagenet
LGA / Council
Denmark
Federal Electorate
O'connor
State Electorate
Warren-Blackwood
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 117.35°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
11.70 km²
Elevation
31m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa GS3/GS4 regional coach services — Albany, Bunbury and Perth connections ~45-60 min to Albany; ~6-7 hrs to Perth

Commute to Albany CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
No passenger rail service in Denmark
By Bus
~55-75 min by regional coach
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Car travel is common for regional commuting; coach services provide scheduled links.

Walkability Moderate

Denmark town centre is walkable for many local errands, though regional trips rely on car or coach.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,377
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
49 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.6%

76 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,637
Census 2021
2,691
▲ 2.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,636
Income 2021
$30,004
▲ 17.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,807
Born Overseas 634

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 284
  • 2. New Zealand 56
  • 3. South Africa 33
  • 4. Scotland 24
  • 5. Netherlands 21
  • 6. United States 21
  • 7. Germany 19
  • 8. Zimbabwe 18
  • 9. Canada 13
  • 10. Vietnam 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,278
Australian 930
Scottish 339
Irish 309
German 122
Italian 70
Dutch 62
Australian Aboriginal 36
Welsh 30
Croatian 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,245
Both parents born in Australia
798
Both parents born overseas
381
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
59.2%
Christianity
26.9%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
116 (4.3%)
5-14 years
317 (11.8%)
15-19 years
212 (7.9%)
20-24 years
65 (2.4%)
25-34 years
191 (7.1%)
35-44 years
308 (11.4%)
45-54 years
318 (11.8%)
55-64 years
370 (13.7%)
65-74 years
422 (15.7%)
75-84 years
271 (10.1%)
85+ years
108 (4.0%)

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