Davistown (NSW)

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According to municipal statistics compiled by Districts using census updates and subsequent tracking, the suburb of Davistown has a residency count estimated at 2,614 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 12 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 2,602 people. The figure is derived from the baseline of 2,614 residents calculated from the June 2025 ERP release by the ABS, supplemented by 2 validated new addresses registered after the census date. The resulting density sits at 1,623 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical concentration recorded across national areas monitored by Districts. This post-census growth of 0.5% trails the SA3 region's rate (2.6%) by 2.1 percentage points, yet displays healthy local dynamics. The primary engine of demographic expansion has been international migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is evenly split between administrative and manual roles, with a strong presence in community service fields, an unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 1.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,162, while joblessness was 1.4% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, though participation in the labor force is low at 53.6% compared to 69.1% across the metropolitan area. Census returns showed a high proportion of home-based workers at 29.2%, though pandemic-related public health orders should be factored into this statistic.

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According to tax statistics from the financial year 2023, the suburb of Davistown recorded a median taxpayer income of $43,767 alongside an average of $64,766. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the indexed estimates would stand at roughly $48,284 for the median and $71,450 for the average in March 2026. Census results from 2021 place household, family, and individual earnings in modest bands, ranging between the 26th and 28th percentiles. The weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 27.3% of residents (713 people), matching wider regional trends where of the population fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, which places the area in the nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the district in the th decile for income distribution.

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Housing profiles in the suburb of Davistown at the time of the census consisted of 73.1% standalone houses and 26.9% alternative formats such as townhouses and flats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan rate at 43.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (40.2%) or leased (16.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were well below the Sydney average at $2,167, and median weekly rent was $420, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Family households represent the clear majority at 68.5% of the local total, comprising couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 32.2%, and single-parent households at 9.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.5% of homes, dominated by individuals living alone at 28.7% and group housing at 3.0%. The typical household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes in the area show that tertiary attainment is low, with university graduation rates of 16.6% sitting far beneath the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap that targeted learning programs could address. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.0%, with postgraduates at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificate-level training (34.1%).

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Analysis of local transit options reveals 24 passenger stops operating in the suburb of Davistown, which include a combination of ferry services and bus routes. These stops are served by 17 distinct routes that run a combined total of 607 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with most homes situated within 150 meters of a stop. Given the residential focus of the area, the vast majority of workers commute to other districts, and private cars remain the primary method of travel for 97% of commuters. Households own 1.4 vehicles on average, which is higher than the regional rate. A significant 29.2% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect temporary COVID-19 restrictions.

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Based on local mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions, the suburb of Davistown faces notable health difficulties, with chronic conditions common across the demographic spectrum but more pronounced among older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is just above the median SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population (~1,373 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The locality displays low levels of multicultural diversity, with 87.2% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 98.2% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 58.5% of the population, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%.

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With a median age of 48 years, the suburb of Davistown is much older than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national figure of 38 years. The demographic mix is heavily weighted toward the 75 - 84 age bracket (12.3%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is small at 7.5% compared to Greater Sydney. This high representation of the 75 - 84 age group sits well above the national share of 6.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 8.6% to 10.1% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 grew from 10.8% to 12.3%, while children aged 5 to declined from to . Projections for indicate a major demographic transformation for the suburb of Davistown. The group aged and over is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach a total of . Older residents aged and over will account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Davistown currently has an estimated 122 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 77 children aged 0-2 and 50 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 102 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 234. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.