Denmark
At a median house price of $365,000 and a household income in the 12th percentile nationally, Denmark, WA sits firmly in the affordable tier of the Western Australian market. What makes it unusual is the combination of affordability with a relatively educated population: 27.1% hold university qualifications, only 3 points below the national average, despite incomes running well below it. The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure, pointing to a community that has aged significantly over the past decade, with the senior share rising 7.8 points since 2011. With 94.1% separate houses and a 30.9% volunteering rate, this is a low-density, community-oriented regional town where long-term residents predominate.
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
Median House
$365K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Denmark's $365,000 median house price puts it well below most WA regional centres, making entry more accessible than state and national medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,377, though the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 32.6%, which crosses the stress threshold because household incomes average only $975 per week, in the bottom 12th percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 94.1%, with semi-detached at 5.5%. Three-bedroom homes are the dominant type at 50.5%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 23.5% and 2-bedroom at 21.8%. Outright owners make up 44.4% of households, a high proportion that reflects the older resident profile rather than recent buyer activity. Buyers with stronger income positions relative to the local base will find the purchase price-to-income ratio more manageable than many coastal markets.
For Buyers
Denmark's $365,000 median house price puts it well below most WA regional centres, making entry more accessible than state and national medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,377, though the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 32.6%, which crosses the stress threshold because household incomes average only $975 per week, in the bottom 12th percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 94.1%, with semi-detached at 5.5%. Three-bedroom homes are the dominant type at 50.5%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 23.5% and 2-bedroom at 21.8%. Outright owners make up 44.4% of households, a high proportion that reflects the older resident profile rather than recent buyer activity. Buyers with stronger income positions relative to the local base will find the purchase price-to-income ratio more manageable than many coastal markets.
For Investors
The rental market in Denmark has some tension. Weekly rent sits at $300, and rent has grown 36.4% over the tracking period, a strong run that signals constrained supply relative to demand. However, the 18.7% vacancy rate is high, indicating that supply is not uniformly tight across all dwelling types or periods. Against the $365,000 median, $300 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 4.3%, above what many coastal WA markets offer. Net internal migration averages 89 persons per year, the primary demand driver, while overseas arrivals add 16 per year. Population growth is forecast at 1.4% annually. The zero development applications in the past 12 months confirms that no new supply is entering the market, which supports rent values over the medium term despite the elevated vacancy reading.
Schools in Denmark iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kwoorabup Community School
PP-6 · 89 students
Golden Hill Steiner School
PP-9 · 157 students
Denmark Senior High School
7-12 · 422 students
Denmark Primary School
K-6 · 427 students
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Denmark
10-12 · 143 students
Demographics
Denmark's median age of 49 sits 9 years above the national figure, the largest single differentiator in its demographic profile. The aging trajectory is structural: the senior share rose 7.8 points and the working-age share fell 5.2 points over the decade. About 26% of residents were born overseas, which is 4.4 points above national, but non-English language use is minimal. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,278), Scottish (339) and Irish (309). University qualifications reach 27.1%, only slightly below the national level, suggesting that educational attainment is relatively high for a community with incomes in the 12th percentile. Average household size is 2.1, which is 0.4 below national, consistent with the high share of couples without children at 35.9% of all families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.1%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Denmark is dominated by outright ownership at 44.4%, well above the national average, which reflects the community's aging profile and long residency. Mortgage holders account for 25.6% and renters 30.0%. The 75.3% of residents who stayed at the same address over the five-year period confirms stability is the norm. Separate houses make up 94.1% of dwellings, leaving almost no apartment stock. Three-bedroom homes account for 50.5% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes 23.5%, so larger family homes are proportionally common. Rent-to-income sits at 30.8%, also at the stress threshold, because rents have climbed 36.4% while incomes, in the bottom 12th percentile nationally, have not kept pace. Housing stress is a real feature of this market for both buyers and renters on local wages.
Mortgage / mo
$1,377
Rent / wk
$300
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
35.9%
Couples, no children
1,642
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education (17.3% of local workers) and Healthcare (16.1%) together drive more than a third of employment in Denmark, typical of regional service-dependent towns. Construction at 9.9% and Hospitality at 8.6% reflect the tourism economy that supports Denmark's broader Great Southern region activity. Professional/Tech accounts for 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals lead with 218 workers, followed by Labourers (132) and Community/Personal service workers (118). The unemployment rate of 4.5% is moderate, but the participation rate of 42.8% is low, because 1,002 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the older age profile. SEIFA deciles sit at 5 on both IRSD and IRSAD, placing Denmark at the national median for disadvantage, with an IEO and IER of decile 6, slightly above average on education and economic resources relative to its income ranking.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
3,197
Unemployed
60
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
47.6%
Part-time
47.9%
Participation
42.8%
Employed
922
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.1%
Postgraduate
6.5%
Born Overseas
26.0%
Dwellings
1,070
Transport to Work
Denmark is almost entirely car-dependent, with 83.4% of residents driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Walking and cycling account for 9.5%, which is relatively high for a regional town and reflects the compact 11.7 square kilometre area. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, though the broader Denmark region has educational facilities serving the local population. Crime statistics are not available for this suburb. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Denmark at the national median for advantage and disadvantage combined. Volunteering is a standout: 30.9% of residents volunteer, well above national rates, and 7.0% require daily assistance, consistent with the older age profile. The density of 230 persons per square kilometre confirms a low-density residential character.
Drive
83.4%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
9.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.4%/yr
(+96 people/yr)
EstablishedDenmark's population has grown 21.4% over the past decade, well above many regional WA towns, driven primarily by internal migration averaging 89 net arrivals per year. The current population of 2,691 within the suburb boundary sits within a broader SA2 area tracking 6,858 in 2025 and forecast to reach 7,415 by 2031 under the medium scenario, an annual increase of about 96 persons. Annual growth is 1.4%, steady rather than speculative. The gentrification score of 20 registers early signs, with signals including population growth of 28% since 2011 and the sustained net internal migration inflow. Real incomes grew 9.2% over the decade, below rent growth of 36.4%, which explains the affordability pressure building despite stable headline prices.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+16
Net Internal / yr
+89
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +28% since 2011, Net internal migration +89/yr
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 suits those seeking affordable regional living in WA. At $365,000 median house price and 94.1% separate houses, it offers a detached-house lifestyle well below metropolitan prices. The median age of 49 is 9 years above national, and 30.9% of residents volunteer, indicating a stable, established community. The trade-off is limited public transport and incomes in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Denmark?
The median house price in Denmark is $365,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,377. Rent has grown 36.4% over the tracking period. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.6% exceeds the 30% stress threshold given household weekly incomes averaging $975.
What schools are in Denmark?
No schools are recorded inside the Denmark suburb boundary in this dataset. The broader Denmark region in WA's Great Southern area has educational services serving the local population of 2,691. University qualifications are held by 27.1% of residents, only slightly below the national level despite local incomes sitting in the 12th percentile nationally.
Is Denmark safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Denmark in this dataset. As context, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it at the national median. About 7.0% of residents, or 172 people, need daily assistance, consistent with the older median age of 49. The high volunteering rate of 30.9% suggests a cohesive local community.
Is Denmark good for property investment?
Denmark shows some investor appeal. Rent of $300 per week against a $365,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, above many coastal WA markets. Rent has grown 36.4% over the tracking period, and zero new development applications in 12 months means no new supply is entering. The 18.7% vacancy rate is a caution, and population growth of 1.4% annually is steady rather than speculative.
How is Denmark's population changing?
Denmark has grown 21.4% over the past decade, driven by net internal migration averaging 89 people per year. The suburb population is 2,691, and the broader SA2 area reached 6,858 in 2025 with a medium forecast of 7,415 by 2031. Annual growth runs at 1.4%. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 7.8 points and working-age share down 5.2 points since 2011.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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