Davistown
NSW 2251 · Central Coast
2,602 (2021) → 2,693 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Davistown is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 56/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Davistown has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.92%), New Zealand (1.69%), Scotland (0.88%), South Africa (0.58%), Netherlands (0.5%)
Top languages: Greek (0.19%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.15%), Italian (0.15%), Samoan (0.15%), Indonesian (0.12%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1016
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1038
- Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1106
- Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1068
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1073
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1090
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1030
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 974
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 999
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 970
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 972
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 994
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Davistown
Is Davistown safe?
Davistown has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 1,883 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Davistown?
In Davistown, the median house price is $1.26M and the median unit price is $693K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Davistown from Sydney CBD?
Davistown is about 45.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 148 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Davistown?
Davistown has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Davistown?
Davistown has a transport score of 56/100 and 18 bus stops.