Davidson

Davidson is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Davidson is around 2,615, reflecting a decrease of 110 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was last estimated at 2,602 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 1,037 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, 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 years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 213 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.7% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Davidson recorded approximately one residential property approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling six homes. So far in FY26, two approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 new residents per year were associated with each home built between FY21 and FY25.

This supply lagged demand substantially, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new dwellings was $957,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Davidson had 85.0% fewer construction approvals per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this figure is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

All new constructions were detached houses, maintaining Davidson's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 2774 people per dwelling approval in Davidson, indicating an established market. AreaSearch estimates project Davidson will grow by 200 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Davidson has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure can significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre in St Ives, St Ives Terraces at Frenchs Forest, and Equila St Ives. The following list outlines those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Davidson demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Davidson has an educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% in December 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In this month, 1,417 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses showed that 57.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.4 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Manufacturing employs only 3.2% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population to local population count. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.9%, employment declined by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points, while Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

Davidson suburb's income level is extremely high nationally. According to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Davidson's median income among taxpayers is $63,383 and average income stands at $95,220. Greater Sydney's figures are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,924 (median) and $105,047 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 98th percentile ($3,254 weekly). Distribution data shows 42.1% of population (1,100 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. Economic strength emerges through 53.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of 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

In Davidson, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 1.4% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure, which comprised 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davidson stood at 45.4%, with the rest of the dwellings either mortgaged (46.8%) or rented (7.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davidson was $3,250, exceeding Sydney metropolitan area's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Davidson was $1,000 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Davidson's median monthly mortgage repayments were 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 constitute 90.0% of all households, including 52.0% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 38.8% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW 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 also prominent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 14.0% and certificates at 15.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.5% in secondary education, 10.3% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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 serving mixed bus routes. 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. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 89%, while buses account for 6%. Each dwelling owns approximately 2 vehicles on average, exceeding regional norms. In 2021 Census data, 57.5% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 65 trips daily, equating to around 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 evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 64% of Davidson's total population (1,685 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.3 and 6.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.0%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Davidson has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 20.5% (536 people), than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, comparable to 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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data. Additionally, 30.3% of its residents were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davidson, comprising 54.1% of the population.

However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.3% of Davidson's population identifying as such, versus 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.6%), Australian (21.8%), and Irish (9.3%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.4%, French (1.0% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (0.9% vs 0.6%) were also more prevalent in Davidson than in the region as a whole.

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 (18.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (4.4%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, Davidson's population has seen changes in age distribution: the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.6% to 17.2%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.9% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group declined from 12.7% to 10.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 15.6% to 14.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Davidson's age structure. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by 25 people, reaching 330 from 264, and the combined 65+ age groups will account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.