Davidson, NSW 2085 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Davidson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2085, home to 2,725 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 16 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $3,254 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,046 /week
- Median family income
- $3,351 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,000 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Belrose Public School
- Wakehurst Public School
- Mimosa Public School
- Davidson High School
- Frenchs Forest Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- Cotentin Rd Opp Nursery Pl
- Ralston Av Opp Belrose Public School
- Cotentin Rd Before Nursery Pl
- Pringle Av At Windrush Av
- Pringle Av Opp Windrush Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 53 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 14.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 940 resolvable premises in Davidson. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 225 across postcode 2085 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 99 theft, 44 violent offences, 32 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Davidson?
Davidson (NSW 2085) had 2,725 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Davidson?
The median advertised rent in Davidson is $1,000/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Davidson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Davidson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Belrose Public School (0.5 km), Wakehurst Public School (1.2 km), Mimosa Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Davidson?
Davidson is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Davidson?
Across postcode 2085, 225 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (99), violent (44), property damage (32). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Davidson?
In Davidson, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (14.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Davidson?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Davidson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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