NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Davistown, 2251
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Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Davistown is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,602
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,380
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 113 of 1,160
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 49.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 66 / 93 / 188
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $850
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $778
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 142
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 73
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault79
- Fraud74
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment114
- Malicious Damage To Property110
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 123 Malinya Rd
- Lintern St At Mireen Av
- Malinya Rd At Lintern Av
- Malinya Rd Opp Pyang Av
- Paringa Av After Mireen Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
165 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 DILGARA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 PYANG AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 GREVILLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation52 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 MIRREEN AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 Jenkins Street, DavistownAdditional Information Requested
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 MAGNOLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 GREVILLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Withdrawn
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 MORTON CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 RESTELLA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Manufactured home96A KINCUMBER CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation38 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise19-39 MURNA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house7 ILLAWONG CLOSE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 DAVIS AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool42 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure1 1 MURNA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 PINE AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 ILLAWONG CLOSE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 RESTELLA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
January 2025
- Demolition34A MORTON CRESCENT DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation8 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah33 EMORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool37 MAGNOLIA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PARINGA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 MALINYA ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home6 LENORA AVENUE DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 DAVISTOWN ROAD DAVISTOWN 2251Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
47 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (13)
- 123 Malinya RdBus stop
- Davistown Rd opp Alloura Waters Retirement VillageBus stop
- Kincumber Cr opp Amy StBus stop
- Kincumber Cres after Pine AvBus stop
- Kincumber Cres at Magnolia AveBus stop
- Lilli Pilli Rd at Illawong ClBus stop
- Lilli Pilli St after Davistown RdBus stop
- Lilli Pilli St at Davis AveBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bird HabitatNature reserve
- Davistown Memorial ParkPark
- Kincumber Crescent WetlandNature reserve
- Pine Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4125th in Australia
- State rank
- 1300th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #80 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #695 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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