Moving to Davistown NSW 2251
What the official numbers say about living in Davistown — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,380 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 14% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Davistown grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,394 → 2,602 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Australian Indigenous, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Davistown scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (69% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest train station: Woy Woy, 3.5 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Davistown Central (RSL) Wharf, 250 m south.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 11.9 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 45 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Davistown profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Brisbania Public School 700 m · Empire Bay Public School 2.2 km · Green Point Christian College 2.7 km · Coast Community Christian School 2.8 km · Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2.9 km · Kincumber High School 3 km · Woy Woy Public School 3.1 km · Kincumber Public School 3.6 km
Groceries: Quickstop 2.8 km · Coles Kincumber 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Davistown Memorial Park 150 m · Illoura Reserve 400 m · Pine Avenue Reserve 400 m · Cockle Creek Reserve 950 m · Jirramba Reserve 1.3 km · Buyuma Park 1.6 km · Mangrove Park 1.7 km · Palermo Reserve 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Davistown, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Australian Pelican · Laughing Kookaburra.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Davistown, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davistown here | 2,602 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Saratoga | 3,982 | — | 9/10 | 38% |
| Empire Bay | 2,522 | — | 7/10 | 57% |
| Daleys Point | 705 | — | 9/10 | 77% |
| St Huberts Island | 1,080 | — | 9/10 | 4% |
| Kincumber South | 721 | — | 3/10 | 56% |
| Bensville | 2,500 | — | 9/10 | 70% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Robertson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2251 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Davistown profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 14% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,394 people to 2,602. It sits about 45 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Woy Woy station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Robertson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Davistown vs Saratoga · Davistown vs Empire Bay.
Nearby guides: Saratoga · Empire Bay · Daleys Point · St Huberts Island · Kincumber South · Bensville.
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