Denmark
The most distinctive feature of Denmark is its older, low-density housing profile: 2,691 residents live across 11.7 square kilometres, and the median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure. Separate houses account for 94.1% of dwellings, while vacancy is 18.7%, which can be consistent with seasonal, holiday or under-occupied homes alongside permanent residences. Compared with nearby Albany, Denmark has a smaller-town setting and a stronger detached-housing feel; Mount Barker provides another regional comparison for services and commuting. The result is a quieter base for households who value space, but one where transport and rental availability need closer checking.
Local council: Denmark
Population
2,691
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$975/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Denmark suits buyers prioritising land and detached housing over apartment choice. Separate houses make up 94.1% of dwellings, with 50.5% having 3 bedrooms and 23.5% having 4 or more, so the stock is more family-house oriented than a compact town-centre market. A median house price is not available, but the typical mortgage figure is $1,377 per month and weekly rent is $300, giving buyers two practical budgeting anchors. Mortgage costs equal 32.6% of household income and rent equals 30.8%, both signs that affordability can be tight despite a regional setting. Compared with Albany, Denmark may appeal more to space-seekers, but car dependence and limited apartment supply narrow the options.
For Buyers
Denmark suits buyers prioritising land and detached housing over apartment choice. Separate houses make up 94.1% of dwellings, with 50.5% having 3 bedrooms and 23.5% having 4 or more, so the stock is more family-house oriented than a compact town-centre market. A median house price is not available, but the typical mortgage figure is $1,377 per month and weekly rent is $300, giving buyers two practical budgeting anchors. Mortgage costs equal 32.6% of household income and rent equals 30.8%, both signs that affordability can be tight despite a regional setting. Compared with Albany, Denmark may appeal more to space-seekers, but car dependence and limited apartment supply narrow the options.
For Investors
Denmark's rental case is mixed rather than straightforward. Renters comprise 29.2% of households and weekly rent is $300, while the vacancy rate is 18.7%, a much higher level than a tightly supplied rental market would usually show. That vacancy may reflect seasonal use or homes not continuously offered to long-term tenants, so headline rent should not be treated as guaranteed occupancy. The forecast identifies internal migration as the primary growth driver and records a 1.4% annual trend, which can support demand, but development activity totalled 0 in the latest 12 months. Rent growth of 36.4% adds upside for owners, yet the gentrification score is 20 and remains at the Early signs stage.
Schools in Denmark
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE - DENMARK
GOLDEN HILL STEINER SCHOOL
KWOORABUP NATURE SCHOOL
DENMARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
DENMARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographics
Denmark has an older profile than the national population: median age is 49, or 9 years above the national comparison, while the forecast trajectory is Aging. Average household size is 2.1, which is 0.4 below the national figure, consistent with 49.8% of families being couples without children and only 31.5% couples with children. English ancestry is recorded for 1,278 people, followed by Scottish at 339 and Irish at 309. No religion is the largest recorded affiliation at 1,576, compared with 723 identifying with Christianity. Overseas-born residents account for 26.0%, 4.4 percentage points above the national comparison, while university attainment is 27.1%, 3 points below it. These patterns point to an established, older population with modest international diversity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.1%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Denmark's housing is overwhelmingly detached and more owner-oriented than renter-led: 94.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 43.2% are owned outright, 24.9% carry a mortgage and 29.2% are rented. The bedroom mix is led by 3-bedroom homes at 50.5%, followed by 4 or more at 23.5%, 2-bedroom dwellings at 21.8% and 0 or 1-bedroom homes at 4.2%. With household income at $975 a week, mortgage costs of $1,377 monthly and rent of $300 weekly translate into reported burdens of 32.6% and 30.8%. Compared with a denser regional centre such as Albany, Denmark has lower apartment choice and a stronger detached-home pattern, while its 18.7% vacancy rate suggests some stock is not used as a full-time residence.
Mortgage / mo
$1,377
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$577
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
18.7%
Unoccupied
247
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.8% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.6% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.5%
Couples with children
49.8%
Couples, no children
19.1%
Single parent
628
Total families
Economy & Employment
Denmark's employment base is led by education at 17.3% of jobs, healthcare at 16.1%, construction at 9.9%, hospitality at 8.6% and professional or technical work at 6.8%. The occupation mix adds 218 professionals, 158 trades workers, 132 labourers, 118 community or personal service workers and 114 managers. Unemployment is 4.1% and participation is 46.3%, but the 12.1 household-income percentile is below the national middle. SEIFA places education and occupation at decile 6, while economic resources and relative advantage are both decile 5, a more middling result than the professional and public-service profile alone might suggest. Household income of $975 weekly helps explain why stable work does not automatically translate into high local purchasing power.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
1,045
Unemployed
43
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
43.8%
Part-time
48.2%
Participation
46.3%
Employed
1,002
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.1%
Postgraduate
6.5%
Born Overseas
26.0%
Dwellings
1,070
Transport to Work
Daily life in Denmark is strongly car-based: 72.7% drive to work, compared with 0.5% using public transport, while 8.3% walk or cycle and 12.8% work from home. That pattern reflects a small regional settlement where distance and service access make private vehicles practical, although the walkable share still supports local trips. Denmark has 5 schools and colleges, spanning 2 government schools, 1 government agricultural college and 2 non-government schools, with primary, senior high, agricultural, Steiner and nature-school formats. The IRSAD score sits at decile 5, well below the top decile, so affordability, access and services matter alongside the town's quieter setting. For safety, check current WA Police statistics and recent local conditions rather than infer risk from the IRSAD result. Families should compare enrolment zones and travel times against the exact address.
Drive
72.7%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
8.3%
Work from Home
12.8%
Growth Outlook
Denmark is an established market with growth running at 1.4% annually, driven primarily by internal migration. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 21.4% over 10 years, while the demographic trajectory is labelled Aging and the senior share has risen by 7.8 percentage points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 20, so change is more likely to arrive through gradual in-migration and reinvestment than rapid redevelopment. Rent growth of 36.4% adds pressure to housing costs, even as affordability moved from 46.9% in 2011 to 47.6% in 2021 and is classified Stable. Compared with faster-expanding outer suburban markets, Denmark's 1.4% trend is measured, with age composition likely to shape services and demand.
Population trend: Denmark council area
Denmark sits in the Denmark council area. These are the council area's residents, not Denmark's.
Residents 2025
6,858
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Denmark compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denmark a good suburb to live in?
Denmark can suit households seeking a quieter, detached-home setting, with 94.1% of dwellings separate houses and a median age of 49. It is less convenient for people relying on public transport because only 0.5% commute that way. Compared with Albany, the town is smaller and more car-dependent, so inspect services, travel times and the exact home's rental or vacancy context.
What is the median house price in Denmark?
A current median house price is not available, so use recent comparable sales and an independent valuation before setting a budget. Denmark's mortgage figure is $1,377 per month and weekly rent is $300, while 94.1% of dwellings are separate houses. Those figures are useful budgeting anchors, but they are not a substitute for a property-specific price comparison.
What schools are in Denmark?
Denmark has 5 schools and colleges: 2 government schools, 1 government agricultural college and 2 non-government schools. The mix covers primary, senior high, agricultural, Steiner and nature-school formats. Check the exact enrolment zone and transport time, because school access can differ by address more than the suburb label suggests.
Is Denmark safe?
Safety should be assessed through current WA Police statistics and recent local conditions before deciding. Denmark has 2,691 residents, 72.7% commute by car and an IRSAD decile of 5; those figures describe scale, travel and socioeconomic position, not personal safety. Compare day and night conditions around the exact address before committing.
Is Denmark good for property investment?
Denmark may suit an investor who accepts vacancy and seasonal-demand risk. Rent is $300 a week, 29.2% of households rent and vacancy is 18.7%, which is higher than a tightly supplied market. The 1.4% annual growth trend and internal migration may support demand, while rent growth of 36.4% is positive. However, development activity was 0 over 12 months, so compare likely yield and occupancy with Albany or other nearby markets.
How is Denmark's population changing?
Denmark's population is 2,691 today, with the wider area's 10-year population change forecast at 21.4%. Growth is running at 1.4% annually and is driven by internal migration, but the trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 7.8 percentage points and the young share is down 2.1 points. Compared with a younger growth corridor, demand is more likely to centre on accessible housing, health services and downsizer options than large family expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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