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The median house price in Davidson is $2.43m. House values have moved 0.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Davidson has an estimated 2,621 residents, down from 2,725 at the 2021 Census — a change of 104 people, or 3.8%. The population has thinned by an average 1.1% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,040 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated addresses with updated ABS regional data, the suburb of Davidson has an estimated count of 2,621 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 104 people (3.8%) from the 2,725 persons recorded at the 2021 Census. Such movement stems from an estimated resident population figure of 2,606 determined after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside ongoing address validation. The current population density stands at 1,040 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with overall benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations. Inward international migration served as the primary growth engine recently, accounting for roughly 72.0% of total demographic additions.
Projections for the suburb of Davidson incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its base year, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to sit slightly below the national median, with the locality anticipated to add 273 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 9.8% across the 16 years.
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Over the preceding five years, Davidson recorded no dwelling approvals. This absence of pipeline activity indicates an almost completely established urban landscape where undeveloped parcels are scarce. In such mature environments, existing homes typically experience sustained interest because prospective buyers face an absence of newly constructed alternatives. Residential building activity across Davidson remains substantially subdued when contrasted with Greater Sydney. A constrained pipeline of new stock generally bolsters buyer competition and asset pricing across existing homes. Construction volumes also trail nationwide figures, underscoring the mature character of the precinct along with potential zoning and planning restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Davidson
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 75 current infrastructure and development projects close to Davidson, worth an estimated $4.98 billion. 16 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning, and development schemes play a pivotal role in shaping community progress. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major undertakings that could influence the immediate surroundings, including the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre, St Ives, St Ives Terraces, the Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), and Equila St Ives.
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Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
St Ives Indoor Sports Centre
Two storey indoor sports complex at St Ives High School delivering two additional courts (to total four), a multipurpose room, male and female amenities, cafe and associated works including underground parking and landscaping. Stage 1 opened in early 2021. Stage 2 is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council.
Cultural and Environmental Education Centre, St Ives
Ku-ring-gai Council is progressing the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre at St Ives Showground. The facility will provide spaces for environmental education, workshops, seminars, community events and sustainability programs linked with the adjacent Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The building is designed to meet the Living Building Challenge standard with passive design, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and sustainable materials. The project remains in the planning and final design phase, with construction to commence once procurement and tender processes are completed.
Ellis Residences
18 luxury three-bedroom apartments in Upper North Shore, Sydney, offering a private enclave near Garigal National Park. Nestled within a tranquil, verdant enclave presenting a haven of elegance and privacy.
Davidson Park Environmental Restoration
Comprehensive environmental restoration project focused on native habitat rehabilitation, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement in Davidson Park.
Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment
Iris Capital, which acquired St Ives Shopping Village and 12 adjoining Mona Vale Road properties for $450 million in April 2026, has lodged a development application with Ku-ring-gai Council to significantly expand and modernise the centre. The proposal increases retail gross leasable area from 17,475 square metres to approximately 27,900 square metres, introduces a seven-screen cinema complex, outdoor and covered dining precincts overlooking the Village Green, and a new tavern on Mona Vale Road licensed until 2am.A new town square civic space and a 'main street' pedestrian spine are proposed. The project is contingent on Ku-ring-gai Council agreeing to sell council-owned local lanes (Denley Lane, Durham Avenue, and Cowan Lane) to enable land amalgamation and revised traffic management. Community consultation has been conducted via stivesvillagefuture.com. The tavern component, which includes up to 30 electronic gaming machines, has attracted community opposition and parliamentary attention.
Hermitage St Ives
Premium seniors living development featuring 26 single-level residences designed for over 55s, developed by WINIM in collaboration with Team2 Architects. Set beyond a private driveway amid lush landscaped gardens, the residences offer resort-style living with 2 and 3-bedroom layouts including high-end finishes, innovative appliances, lift access to all levels, and secure basement parking.
1,423 residents of Davidson are employed, from a labour force of 1,458. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool exhibits strong academic credentials, marked by notable concentration in the tech industry and a low jobless rate of 2.4%, according to regional AreaSearch figures. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,423, keeping the local unemployment figure 1.7% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, alongside a labor participation level roughly matching the broader metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records show 57.5% of workers operating remotely from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The top sectors supporting the workforce include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
Professional & technical activities show pronounced concentration, capturing an employment proportion 1.4 times that of the surrounding region. In contrast, manufacturing underperforms the regional benchmark of 5.7%, accounting for only 3.2% of workers. Although local positions exist, Census comparisons between workplace destinations and resident counts show that a substantial portion of the labor force commutes to external job hubs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which were combined from larger statistical regions, reveals that the twelve-month span experienced a 0.2% reduction in the labour force alongside a 0.6% drop in employment levels, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. This trend contrasts sharply with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a slight decline. The jobs and skills outlook published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provides valuable context for anticipating future job demand in Davidson. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Davidson's current employment composition, local employment is anticipated to grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for illustrative reasons and excludes localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Davidson is $3,254 a week (about $169,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,046 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,383 a year against an average of $95,220. The average runs 50% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch reveal Davidson residents earning a median income of $63,383 and an average of $95,220. These figures place the suburb well ahead of Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $69,924 for median earnings and $105,047 for the mean. At the 2021 Census, household remuneration achieved the 98th percentile with a weekly intake of $3,254. Looking at brackets, 42.1% of local earners (1,103 individuals) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike the broader region where 30.9% sit within $1,500 - 2,999.
Overall economic capacity is underscored by 53.5% of family units generating more than $3,000 weekly, leaving residents with 86.8% of income after servicing shelter obligations and securing a position in the 10th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Davidson had 869 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $1,000 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses account for 98.6% of residential stock in Davidson, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations represent 1.4%, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sits well above metropolitan levels at 45.4%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (46.8%) or occupied by tenants (7.8%). Monthly mortgage commitments average $3,250 at the median, comfortably outpacing the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rents of $1,000 likewise sit significantly higher than the metropolitan rate of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Davidson counted 869 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 90.0% of local living arrangements, led by couples with children at 52.0%, childless couples at 28.6%, and single parent households at 8.7%. Non-family dwellings make up the other 10.0%, consisting of 9.2% single-person occupants and 1.0% shared group arrangements. The average home accommodates 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney typical size of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.8% of adults in Davidson hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 269 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,112 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the precinct is elevated, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor awards represent 26.7% of the adult community, while postgraduate credentials and graduate diplomas account for 8.7% and 3.4% respectively. Technical qualifications are also prominent, with vocational credentials held by 29.0% of individuals aged 15+, divided between certificates (15.0%) and advanced diplomas (14.0%). Active participation in academic pathways is strong, with 31.6% of the local population attending an educational institution. This aggregate includes 10.5% enrolled in high school, 10.3% attending primary school, and 5.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Davidson reaches 12 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit connectivity in Davidson is anchored by 12 operational stops accommodating bus services. Across 7 distinct routes, these facilities generate 295 weekly passenger trips, offering high neighborhood accessibility with an average distance of 158 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary transport choice for 89% of outward commuters, compared to 6% who travel by bus, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 2.0 per household. Additionally, 57.5% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns. Transit schedules deliver an average of 42 trips daily across the active route network, providing approximately 24 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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73.0% of residents in Davidson report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality rates and long-term illness shows strong community health outcomes throughout Davidson, highlighted by a minimal prevalence of chronic ailments across age groups. Private medical insurance coverage is widespread, encompassing approximately 64% of the population (1,689 people), surpassing both the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Asthma (7.3%) and arthritis (6.4%) represent the most frequently reported conditions among residents, while 73.0% of the population indicated an absence of long-term health concerns, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display robust general health with limited chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.3% of the community (532 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older demographics maintaining health rankings consistent with nationwide norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Davidson residents were born overseas and 12.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background indicators show Davidson possessing higher diversity than typical markets, with 30.3% of individuals born abroad and 12.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, observed by 54.1% of residents. Meanwhile, Jewish representation stands at 0.3%, compared to 0.8% across the Greater Sydney area. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 33.6% (compared to 19.0% across the region), followed by Australian at 21.8% and Irish at 9.3%. Notable local variations also appear in other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.9% (versus 0.4% regionally), French standing at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish accounting for 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Davidson is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Davidson functions primarily as an established family suburb. Updated demographic modeling to August 2026 shows 30.8% of the community within the 45 - 64 age bracket, against 22.6% for Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 14.7% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 45 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 8 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has shifted from 15.9% to an estimated 14.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, seniors aged 65+ will experience the largest cohort expansion, rising by 186 (35%) to reach 718 persons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Davidson
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,725 at the 2021 Census → 2,621 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.