Mansfield Shire Council
Denison
Denison at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
453
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Denison.
Denison (3858) sits in the Mansfield region of Victoria.
Denison has roughly 453 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Denison scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Denison's population at 453, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
453
Median age
35
Family households
85%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
453
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Denison.
Local schools for Denison
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Government School Catchment
Nambrok Denison Primary School
Heyfield Primary School
Cowwarr Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Denison.
- What is the Denison postcode?
- Denison is in the 3858 postcode, in VIC, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Denison?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $216, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Denison?
- There are 11 schools serving Denison on this page, including Nambrok Denison Primary School, Heyfield Primary School, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Denison?
- Denison has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Denison?
- Denison is close to Nambrok, Heyfield, Winnindoo, Riverslea, Thomson.
- What is the population of Denison?
- Denison has approximately 453 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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