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Denham, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Denham is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 723. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
723 Population 35/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
8.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$25,485 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,485 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population723
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density35/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,485
Per Capita$25,485
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership58.2%
Housing Units289

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain8.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population723
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-25.9268°, 113.5333°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation8.7 inches (222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,485
Median Age48.0 years

About Denham

Denham is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 723. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Denham has a population of 723 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

723
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
20.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Denham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Denham is $25,485, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,485 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $490, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments.

Income: Denham vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,485
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,485
Avg Weekly Wage$490

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Denham is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 289 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.2%
Owner-Occupied58.2%
Renter-Occupied41.8%
Housing Units289

Property Tax

Climate in Denham

Denham has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 208 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 22.1° / 30.7° 4.3
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.8° 15.7
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.1° 19.3
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.8° / 28.7° 13.3
May 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 25.9° 27.8
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 14° / 23° 46.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.9° 36.9
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.6° 23.6
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.9° / 23.9° 7.8
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.8° / 25.8° 3.7
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 19° / 27.6° 2.8
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.2° 5.8
Denham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9268°N, 113.5333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2007.

Feb 15, 2007 26 km W of Denham, Australia M4.9 26 km
Dec 6, 1991 130 km SW of Denham, Australia M3.8 131 km
Apr 6, 2002 78 km ESE of Denham, Australia M2.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 2 89 km
2021 Seroja Category 1 148 km
2015 Olwyn Category 2 41 km
1999 Vance Category 2 208 km
1996 Frank Category 1 264 km
1995 Bobby Category 1 279 km
1981 Mabel Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest

Denham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in July to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Denham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shark Bay School
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Radio Stations near Denham

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Denham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shark Bay Discovery Centre

Libraries in Denham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shark Bay Library0.0

Hotels in Denham

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Resort Shark Bay

Restaurants in Denham

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oceans Restaurant
Old Pearler

Cafes in Denham

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salt Water Cafe

Clinics in Denham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shark Bay Health Centre

Gas Stations in Denham

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Denham IGA X-press
Shark Bay Fuel

Golf Courses in Denham

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denham Golf Course / Boolbardie Country Club

Airports Near Denham

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shark Bay AirportMJKMedium Airport
Carrarang AirstripSmall Airport
Dirk Hartog Island AirstripSmall Airport
Hamelin AirstripSmall Airport
Tamala AirportSmall Airport
Useless Loop AirportUSLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Denham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Shark Bay News and Post

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Denham

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Shark Bay, Western AustraliaNatural1991

Churches & Religious Organizations in Denham

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrew by the Sea

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Denham

Shark Bay, Western Australia
Natural · inscribed 1991
At the most westerly point of the Australian continent, Shark Bay, with its islands and the land surrounding it, has three exceptional natural features: its vast sea-grass beds, which are the largest (4,800 km2) and richest in the world; its dugong (‘sea cow’)...

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denham

What is the population of Denham?

Denham has a population of 723 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Denham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,485, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Denham?

Denham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.

How is the job market in Denham?

The job market in Denham is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $490. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Denham?

The median home value in Denham is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.

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