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Denhams Beach suburb profile

Denhams Beach is a small South Coast seaside suburb centred on a broad sandy beach and rocky headlands, with a foreshore reserve that encourages swimming, surfing and beach walks. Streets are mostly low-rise, with a mix of older beach cottages, holiday accommodation and modest family homes, many enjoying sea views or an easy stroll to the sand. The lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, with fishing and coastal recreation on offer, while shops, cafés and boating facilities at nearby Ulladulla provide everyday services. Outside busy holiday periods the suburb retains a quiet, village-like atmosphere.

Denhams Beach property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Denhams Beach has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The available figures show house values rose a modest 3.0% over the last 12 months.

There were 4 house sales over the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 93 days over the last 12 months.

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Denhams Beach demographics

A small community of 650 people with a median age of 61. Households report a median total weekly income of $1,323, which is roughly $68,800 a year.

Family life is dominated by couples: 51.2% are couple families without children and a further 26.8% are couple families with children. One-parent families make up 20.1% of families, while other families account for 1.8%. Together, couple families (with and without children) represent just under four in five family households.

Homes in Denhams Beach are largely owner-occupied: 52.3% are owned outright and 18.1% are owned with a mortgage, giving an owner-occupied share of 70.4%. Renters make up 29.6% of dwellings, so owner-occupiers outnumber renters by more than two to one.

Suburbs near Denhams Beach

Some popular suburbs near Denhams Beach include:

  • Surf Beach: Coastal community centred on a popular surf beach and foreshore reserve.
  • Sunshine Bay: Small coastal bay with calm waters and relaxed holiday vibe.
  • Batehaven: Larger residential and shopping area serving the local bay-side community.
  • Lilli Pilli: Leafy, elevated suburb with coastal views and pockets of bushland.
  • Catalina: Established residential area with coastal reserves and beachside streets.

How does Denhams Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Denhams Beach’s median house price is 30.4% higher than Surf Beach’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Denhams Beach have grown 18.5% higher than in Sunshine Bay.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Surf Beach are selling 34.4% faster than in Denhams Beach.

Choose the right real estate agents in Denhams Beach

In Denhams Beach ,8 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 78.6% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.5% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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