Davidson

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Davidson is around 2,801, reflecting an increase of 76 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 2.8% increase from the previous census figure of 2,725. AreaSearch validated new addresses and inferred this resident population of 2,792 based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024. The population density ratio is approximately 1,111 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Davidson's growth rate since the census, at 2.8%, is within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.3%. Overseas migration contributed around 72.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate that the suburb is expected to increase its population by 357 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 12.4% over the seventeen-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Davidson according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data shows Davidson averaging approximately one new dwelling approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated six homes. As of FY-26, two approvals have been recorded. This results in around 5.8 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply.

Consequently, buyer competition is heightened, leading to pricing pressures, with new homes valued at an average of $957,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market by developers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Davidson has significantly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Davidson's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With approximately 2762 people per dwelling approval, Davidson indicates a highly mature market.

By 2041, Davidson is projected to grow by 348 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate), potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price support if current development rates persist.

Davidson has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects include Cultural and Environmental Education Centre at St Ives, Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), Northern Beaches Housing Reforms Implementation, and Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Davidson ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Davidson has a highly educated workforce with a significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 1,533 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Davidson was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses showed that 57.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Davidson has a notably high concentration in professional & technical employment, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 3.2% compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, Davidson's labour force decreased by 0.2%, with employment declining by 0.6%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Davidson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Davidson had a median taxpayer income of $63,383 and an average income of $95,220 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 30, 2023. Nationally, this is extremely high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. As of September 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $68,999 (median) and $103,656 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 98th percentile ($3,254 weekly). Income brackets indicate that 42.1% of locals (1,179 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 53.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Davidson, 98.6% of dwellings were houses, with 1.4% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davidson stood at 45.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.8% and rented ones at 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,250, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Davidson was recorded at $1,000, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Davidson's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Davidson features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.0% of all households, consisting of 52.0% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 9.2% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Davidson demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The region's educational profile is notable, with university qualification rates at 38.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.0% and certificates at 15.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (10.5%), primary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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

Davidson has 12 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 7 different routes, offering a total of 457 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Davidson, being mainly residential, sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while buses account for 6%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 57.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 65 trips per day, translating to about 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Davidson's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Davidson's health outcomes show impressive results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 64% (1,805 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Davidson, affecting 7.3% and 6.4% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents in Davidson exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.5% (574 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Davidson was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Davidson had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas by March 2016. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davidson as of this date, comprising 54.1%. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.3%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English at 33.6%, Australian at 21.8%, and Irish at 9.3%. Notably, Welsh (0.9%), French (1.0%), and Spanish (0.9%) were also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.5%, and 0.6% respectively.

Davidson hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Davidson 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, Davidson has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (3.6%). This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of Davidson's population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.6% to 17.2%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has declined from 12.7% to 10.9%. The proportion of residents aged 35-44 has also decreased, from 11.1% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Davidson's age structure. Notably, the number of residents aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 32%, reaching 402 from 305. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.