Saratoga - Davistown
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Saratoga - Davistown reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Saratoga-Davistown's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 7,350. This figure represents a growth of 190 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,160. The increase is estimated based on ABS data from June 2024 and six new addresses validated after the Census date. As of November 2025, the population density stands at 1,540 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between 2021 and 2025, Saratoga-Davistown's growth rate of 2.7% exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.3%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.1% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected in Saratoga-Davistown. By 2041, the area's population is projected to increase by 603 persons, marking an overall increase of 8.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Saratoga - Davistown, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Saratoga - Davistown has seen approximately 18 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 90 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded so far. On average, 1.1 new residents per year arrived with each new home between FY21 and FY25, suggesting balanced supply and demand. However, this has increased to 5.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply. The average construction value for development projects was $346,000 in the area.

In FY26, there have been $562,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the residential nature of Saratoga - Davistown. Compared to Greater Sydney, Saratoga - Davistown shows around 66% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 30th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. This level is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 662 people per approval, Saratoga - Davistown is a mature, established area expected to grow by 601 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Saratoga - Davistown has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Koolang Road Residential Release Area, Green Point Foreshore Masterplan & Reserve Upgrades, Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, and Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment are key projects, with the following details focusing on those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Saratoga - Davistown performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Saratoga-Davistown has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.3% as of June 2025. This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The area had employment growth of 2.6% over the past year, compared to Greater Sydney's 2.6%. Key industries for residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly prominent with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6%, while the labour force grew by 2.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.9%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Saratoga-Davistown's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Saratoga-Davistown has a median taxpayer income of $49,027 and an average of $72,550 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is higher than the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $55,209 and an average of $81,699, accounting for the Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Saratoga-Davistown rank modestly, between the 45th and 51st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.5% of the population (2,241 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Saratoga - Davistown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Saratoga - Davistown, as per the latest Census, 86.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Sydney metro had 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Saratoga - Davistown was 40.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of the latest data, was $2,167, exceeding Sydney metro's figure of $2,150. The median weekly rent in Saratoga - Davistown was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Saratoga - Davistown were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Saratoga - Davistown has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.4% of all households, including 32.7% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.6%, with lone person households at 23.4% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Saratoga - Davistown aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 22.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 31.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.2% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education. Brisbania Public School serves Saratoga - Davistown, enrolling 370 students as of a certain date. The school caters to primary education only, with nearby areas offering secondary options. School capacity is limited locally (5.0 places per 100 residents vs 15.9 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows that there are currently 55 active public transport stops operating within the Saratoga-Davistown area. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. The stops are serviced by 19 individual routes in total, providing 459 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 145 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is around 65 trips per day, equating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Saratoga - Davistown is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Saratoga-Davistown faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which consists of about 4,116 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 8.3% of residents respectively. A total of 64.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.8% across Greater Sydney. The area has 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which amounts to 1,894 people, higher than the 24.5% in Greater Sydney. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

Saratoga - Davistown is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Saratoga-Davistown was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 85.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Saratoga-Davistown, comprising 55.8% of people, compared to 53.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (33.3%), Australian (29.6%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 8.8%, compared to 7.9% regionally, while New Zealand and Maltese ancestries are also slightly higher than regional averages at 0.9% and 0.7% respectively.

Saratoga - Davistown hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Saratoga-Davistown is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Saratoga-Davistown has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (12.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 7.9% to 9.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.2% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 41% (286 people), reaching a total of 985 from 698. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 74% of the total population growth in Saratoga-Davistown, reflecting its aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.