Full-time 30.6%Part-time 12.4%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 55.7%
Dwelling Types
Denham
House 71.1%Semi-detached 6.3%Flat/Unit 2.8%Other 19.8%
Commute Mode
Denham
Car 57.3%Transit 0.9%Bicycle 4.3%Walk 29.4%WFH 8.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
61.7%
England
6.8%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
88.9%
Spanish
2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Denham
Is Denham safe?
Denham has a safety score of 25/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Carnarvon (8/100), Brockman (2/100), Morgantown (3/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Denham?
Median weekly rent in Denham is $442.5/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Carnarvon ($400/wk), Brockman ($350/wk), Morgantown ($300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Denham?
Denham has a school rating of 37/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Shark Bay School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Denham affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Denham is $558K, up 8.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $442.5/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Carnarvon ($300K), Brockman ($410K), Morgantown ($365K). (Data as of July 2026)
Denham is Australia's westernmost town and the gateway to the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, a place people travel thousands of kilometres specifically to experience. Visitors rave about wild dolphin encounters at Monkey Mia, the otherworldly Shell Beach, kayaking the turquoise bay, and windsurfing its famous waters. It is a deeply nature-oriented community, small and quiet, with a genuine outback coastal character that leaves a lasting impression on almost everyone who makes the long drive north.
At $558k and rent of $443/week, the local housing market is 45% below the Perth metro median. The area's 25/100 safety rating is 27 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 37/100, around average. The suburb's median age of 48 and household income of $1,021/week sit near the broader average.
“Had a great time travelling up along the west coast of Australia, stopping along the way in Kalbarri, Denham and Exmouth. Then 13h back to Perth by road. Best time of my life.”— 336 upvotes in community discussion