Davidson

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026, the suburb of Davidson's population is estimated at around 2,801. This reflects an increase of 76 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,725. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,792, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,111 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Davidson's growth rate of 2.8% since census positions it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the suburb expected to increase by 355 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Davidson averaged approximately one new dwelling approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated five homes. So far in FY26, one approval has been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 11.2 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed.

This supply lagging demand typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments, reflected in the average construction value of $957,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Davidson has significantly lower building activity, 87.0% below the regional average per person, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This level is also below national average, indicating the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, maintaining Davidson's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With around 5534 people per dwelling approval, Davidson reflects a highly mature market. AreaSearch estimates Davidson to grow by 328 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Cultural and Environmental Education Centre in St Ives. Other key projects include Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), Northern Beaches Housing Reforms Implementation, and Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements. The following 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 the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of September 2025. In this month, 1,523 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses show that 57.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Manufacturing shows lower representation at 3.2%, compared to the regional average of 5.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicating local employment opportunities may not fully meet demand. In the 12 months prior, Davidson's labour force decreased by 0.5% and employment declined by 1.0%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment 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 only.

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 2023. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,023 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Davidson would be approximately $68,999 (median) and $103,656 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Davidson rank exceptionally high at the 98th percentile ($3,254 weekly). Income brackets indicate that 42.1% of locals (1,179 people) fall into the $4,000+ 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

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 and apartments. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Davidson stood at 45.4%, with mortgaged properties at 46.8% and rented ones at 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davidson was $3,250, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Davidson was recorded at $1,000, compared to $470 in Sydney metro areas. Nationally, Davidson's median monthly mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are 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 comprise the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 9.2% and group households making up 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 of 38.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 account for 14.0%, while certificates make up 15.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by seven different routes, offering a total of 457 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents generally located 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Davidson, primarily using cars (89%), with bus usage at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 57.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 65 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 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 excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (1,805 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.3% and 6.4% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Davidson has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (577 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align 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's population, as of the 2016 Census, had 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas were 30.3%. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 54.1%.

Judaism stood at 0.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 0.8%. Ancestry-wise, English (33.6%) and Australian (21.8%) topped the list, both above regional averages of 19.0% and 17.6% respectively. Irish ancestry was also notable at 9.3%. Welsh (0.9%), French (1.0%), and Spanish (0.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures 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 (3.7%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds 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 17.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has declined from 12.7% to 11.0%. The proportion of residents aged 35-44 has also decreased, from 11.1% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Davidson's age structure. Notably, the 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 404 people from 308. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.