Davidson
NSW 2085 · Northern Beaches
2,725 (2021) → 2,814 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Davidson is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2085, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.36M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Davidson has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (10.68%), New Zealand (2.17%), South Africa (1.72%), China (1.32%), Scotland (1.17%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.14%), French (1.03%), Cantonese (0.99%), Spanish (0.99%), Japan (0.81%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1131 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
- Kambora Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1110
- Davidson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1083
- St Ives Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1139
- St Ives Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1149
- St Ives High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1123
- Sir Eric Woodward Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1005
- Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1117
- Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1148
- Masada CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1157
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1132
- Brigidine College St IvesSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1146
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, St IvesPrimary · Independent · 2.6km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson
Is Davidson safe?
Davidson has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 844 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Davidson?
In Davidson, the median house price is $2.36M and the median unit price is $1.55M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Davidson from Sydney CBD?
Davidson is about 14.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Davidson?
Davidson has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Davidson?
Davidson has a transport score of 55/100 and 12 bus stops.