Davidson (NSW)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address datasets confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Davidson has an estimated population of 2,615 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 110 people (4.0%) compared to the 2,725 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated from the local population of 2,602, calculated by Districts using the ABS release of ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside address records verified following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,037 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with the standard averages recorded across Districts locations. International migration was the chief driver of population expansion in the region, accounting for approximately 72.0% of the overall population increases during recent intervals.

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The suburb of Davidson is characterized by a highly educated workforce, with technology workers representing a major segment of the labor market, alongside an unemployment rate of just 2.4% according to aggregated regional statistics from Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,420, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.7% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and labor participation matched Greater Sydney's rate of 69.1% closely. Census records indicate that 57.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Based on Districts calculations of ATO tax datasets for postcode areas in financial year 2023, the suburb of Davidson recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,383 and an average income of $95,220. These levels are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $69,924 for the median and $105,047 for the average. Census records show household income levels are in the 98th percentile nationally ($3,254 weekly). High-earning households are common, with 42.1% of residents (1,100 people) in the $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - bracket is the most common at . Financial capacity is evident with of households earning more than per week, which helps drive retail spending. After paying for housing, households keep of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the area is placed in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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Housing types in the suburb of Davidson at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.6% standalone houses and 1.4% other housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Davidson were higher than the metropolitan average at 45.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.8%) or renting tenants (7.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were $3,250, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $1,000, compared to $470 for metropolitan Sydney. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Davidson are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 90.0%, consisting of couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 28.6%, and single parents at 8.7%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.0%, which includes single person households at 9.2% and group shared households at 1.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as 38.8% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the state average for NSW of 32.2%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (15.0%).

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Analysis of local transit shows 12 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Davidson, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, which provide a total of 457 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, and buses carrying 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 2.0 per household, exceeding the regional average. Home-based work was reported by 57.5% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Davidson are strong, according to Districts evaluations of mortality and chronic illness data, showing a low prevalence of standard health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 64% of the population (1,685 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Davidson displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 12.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.1% of the population. Judaism is represented by 0.3% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 45 in the suburb of Davidson is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (18.2%) and a lower proportion aged 25 - 34 (4.4%). The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 13.6% to 17.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.9% to 8.3%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Looking toward demographic projections indicate shifts in the age profile, with the to group expected to grow by ( people) to reach from . The combined cohorts aged and over are projected to account for of total population growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to decrease in size.

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Davidson currently has an estimated 101 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 71 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 95 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 307. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.