Median house price
$1.38M
+8.0% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
Davistown, 2251
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,704
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,380/wk
Employment rate
49.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,380,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Davistown is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands below average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with safety and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Davistown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$778/wk
Houses $850 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
2,704
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#89
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4260th in Australia
- State rank
- 1336th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #89 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #732 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $850
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $778
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 142
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,380,000
- Median price change
- +8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,704(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 68th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +28
- Change in 5 years
- +75
- Growth rank in NSW
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,800), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,602
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,380
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 113 of 1,160
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 49.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 764 / 93 / 188
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 75
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault79
- Fraud74
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment114
- Malicious Damage To Property110
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,014
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 358 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 123 Malinya Rd
- Lintern St At Mireen Av
- Malinya Rd At Lintern Av
- Malinya Rd Opp Pyang Av
- Paringa Av After Mireen Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Davistown Memorial ParkPark
- Pine Avenue ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(13)
- Bbq
- Bench (13)
- Drinking water
- Garden
- Bird HabitatNature Reserve
- Kincumber Crescent WetlandNature Reserve
- Parking (6)
- Picnic Table (4)
- Public Toilet Davistown Memorial ParkPublic toilets
Davistown Road
- Public Toilet Illoura Reserve @ Pine Ave, DavistownPublic toilets
2 Illoura Reserve, Davistown
- Public Toilet Illoura Reserve @ Restella Ave, DavistownPublic toilets
2A Restella Avenue, Davistown
- Shelter (5)
- Central Coast CouncilSlipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bird HabitatNature reserve
- Davistown Memorial ParkPark
- Kincumber Crescent WetlandNature reserve
- Pine Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Central Coast Day Hospital (5.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 66
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 13 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 JENKINS STREET DAVISTOWN 2251Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 DILGARA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 PYANG AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 GREVILLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation52 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 MIRREEN AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 Jenkins Street, DavistownDetermined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 MAGNOLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 GREVILLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 MORTON CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 RESTELLA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Manufactured home96A KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation38 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise19-39 MURNA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house7 ILLAWONG CLOSE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool42 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure1 1 MURNA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 ILLAWONG CLOSE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 RESTELLA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
January 2025
- Demolition34A MORTON CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation8 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah33 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool37 MAGNOLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home6 LENORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 DAVISTOWN ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
- Member of Parliament
- Gordon REID (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,922
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.9 km away).
Coalition 42.2%Labor 57.8%
1.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +12.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- DavistownLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- SaratogaLabor 55.0% · Coalition 45.0% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Empire BayLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Kincumber CentralLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- Woy WoyLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.0% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Central Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.