Denistone West, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Denistone WestSydney, New South Wales |
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West Denistone Park
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| Established | 5 February 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2114 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 16 km (10 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Ryde | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ryde | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bennelong | ||||||||||||||
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Denistone West is a suburb located in the northern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 16 kilometres north-west of the main city centre of Sydney. Denistone West is part of the City of Ryde, which is its local government area. It became its own official suburb on February 5, 1999. Nearby suburbs include Denistone and Denistone East.
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Fun Places to Visit
Denistone West has several lovely parks where you can relax and play. These include West Denistone Park, Lynn Park, Rutherford Park, and Hibble Park. West Denistone Park even appeared briefly on the TV show Play School!
Getting Around
Denistone West is easy to get to. The Denistone railway station is located in the nearby suburb of Denistone. You can also catch a Busways bus, route 544, which connects to places like Eastwood, Auburn, and Macquarie Park.
In 2021, many people in Denistone West worked from home. About 4.2% used public transport for work. Around 35.8% drove their cars. This was different from 2016, when more people drove or used public transport.
Shopping and Services
The main shopping area in Denistone West is the West Denistone Shopping Centre. Here you can find a vet and a hairdresser. There is also an Australia Post post box nearby. The centre has a small car park for visitors.
Who Lives Here?
Let's look at the people who call Denistone West home!
Population Numbers
In 2021, Denistone West had 947 people living there. The average age of people in Denistone West was 42 years old. This is a bit older than the national average of 38. Kids under 15 years old made up about 20.2% of the population. People aged 65 and over made up 19.0%.
Different Backgrounds
Many people in Denistone West were born in Australia (58.9%). Other common birthplaces include China (11.9%), South Korea (3.6%), and Hong Kong (3.1%).
Most residents speak English at home (54.3%). Other languages spoken include Mandarin (12.8%), Cantonese (8.2%), and Korean (4.0%).
Beliefs and Religions
When it comes to religion, many people in Denistone West said they had no religion (33.9%). Other common religions were Catholic (30.4%) and Anglican (13.8%).
Homes and Families
Most homes in Denistone West are family households (86.4%). Almost all private homes (96.0%) are separate houses. A small number are semi-detached houses or apartments. On average, about 3.1 people live in each home.
Local News
If you live in Denistone West, you can get two free newspapers delivered to your home every week. These are the Northern District Times and The Weekly Times.
