Denistone, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Denistone Sydney, New South Wales
Gordon Crescent, Denistone railway station
Denistone Location in Sydney
Population	3,726 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2114
Elevation	50 m (164 ft)
Location	16 km (10 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ryde
Region	Northern Sydney
State electorate(s)	Ryde
Federal Division(s)	Bennelong
Suburbs around Denistone: Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Denistone West Denistone Denistone East West Ryde West Ryde West Ryde

Denistone is a friendly suburb located in Northern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 16 kilometres north-west of the main Sydney city centre. Denistone is part of the City of Ryde local area. You might hear of Denistone West and Denistone East, but these are actually separate suburbs.

A Look Back: Denistone's History

The name Denistone comes from an old house called Dennistone that was built in this area long ago.

Before European settlers arrived, the Wallumedegal Aboriginal people lived here. Their land stretched between the Lane Cove River and Parramatta River.

In 1806, a free settler named Gregory Blaxland bought a large piece of land called Brush Farm. This land covered most of what is now Denistone. Later, in 1829, Blaxland gave this land to his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Dr. Thomas Forster. Dr. Forster bought even more land nearby.

His home, "Dennistone," sadly burned down in a bushfire in 1855. Later, in 1872, Richard Rouse Terry bought the land and rebuilt Denistone House. Today, this house is part of the Ryde Hospital grounds. The land around Denistone House wasn't sold off for homes until 1913. Another important old house in Denistone is The Hermitage, built around 1842 by Gregory Blaxland's son, John Blaxland.

Special Places: Heritage Listings

Denistone has a few places that are considered very important because of their history. These are called "heritage-listed" sites. One of them is:

• 1–13 Pennant Avenue: The Hermitage

Getting Around: Transport in Denistone

Denistone railway station is a key spot in the suburb. It's on the Main Northern railway line and is part of the Sydney Trains network. The station was built in 1937. Denistone is mostly a place where people live, so it doesn't have a big shopping centre. The train station and nearby Darvall Park are often seen as the heart of the area.

You can also catch a Busways bus, route 515, which travels from Ryde to Eastwood and passes through Denistone.

Green Spaces: Parks in Denistone

A walkway leading into Darvall Park

Darvall Park is a lovely forest area close to the railway line in Denistone. It's a great place to explore nature. You can find many native trees here, like Sydney blue gum, red olive berry, and waddy wood.

Even though people have worked hard to keep the park healthy, some areas still have plants that don't belong, like privet and lantana. Keep an eye out for animals too! You might spot a ringtail possum, an Australian king parrot, or a beautiful satin bowerbird.

Who Lives Here: Demographics

Population Facts

According to the 2021 census, there were 3,726 people living in Denistone.

• About 56.6% of residents were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces included China (14.1%) and South Korea (3.8%).
• Most people (55.3%) spoke only English at home.
• Other languages spoken included Mandarin (15.4%), Cantonese (8.7%), and Korean (4.7%).
• When it comes to religion, many people said they had No Religion (39.7%) or were Catholic (23.7%).
• Most homes in Denistone (79.6%) are separate houses.

Money Matters: Income

In 2021, the average weekly income for households in Denistone was $2,683.

Famous Faces: Notable People

Arthur Beetson, a very famous Australian Rugby league player, once lived in Denistone. He is known as one of the greatest players of all time!