Denman Prospect at a glance
Median house
$1,410,000
Median unit
$622,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,759
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Denman Prospect.
The postcode for Denman Prospect is 2611 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Denman Prospect is $1,410,000.
Denman Prospect (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,410,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Denman Prospect has roughly 2,759 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Denman Prospect scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Denman Prospect's population at 2,759, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,759
Median age
31
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,410,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $622,000, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $282,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,410,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $622,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$498/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$498/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,410,000
$622,000
2,759
Median age: 31
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.84% (median rent $498/wk against a $1,410,000 price tag). Units yield 4.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.84%
Based on $1,410,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.16%
Based on $622,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Denman Prospect.
Local schools for Denman Prospect
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Government School Catchment
Evelyn Scott School
Charles Weston School
Duffy Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Denman Prospect.
- What is the median house price in Denman Prospect?
- The median house price in Denman Prospect, ACT 2611 is $1,410,000. The median unit price is $622,000.
- What is the Denman Prospect postcode?
- Denman Prospect is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Denman Prospect?
- Denman Prospect is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2611. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Denman Prospect?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $498, for units it's $498.
- What schools are in Denman Prospect?
- There are 20 schools serving Denman Prospect on this page, including Evelyn Scott School, Charles Weston School, Duffy Primary School.
- How walkable is Denman Prospect?
- Denman Prospect has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Denman Prospect?
- Denman Prospect is close to Molonglo, Wright, Mount Stromlo, Coombs, Duffy.
- What is the population of Denman Prospect?
- The population of Denman Prospect is approximately 2,759 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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