Davidson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,725
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Davidson.
The postcode for Davidson is 2085 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Davidson (2085) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Davidson has roughly 2,725 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Davidson scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Davidson's population at 2,725, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,725
Median age
45
Family households
90%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1000/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
2,725
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Davidson.
Local schools for Davidson
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Government School Catchment
Kambora Public School
Mimosa Public School
Davidson High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Davidson.
- What is the Davidson postcode?
- Davidson is in the 2085 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Davidson?
- Davidson is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2085. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Davidson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $1000.
- What schools are in Davidson?
- There are 20 schools serving Davidson on this page, including Kambora Public School, St Martin's Catholic Primary School, EOC Broken Bay.
- How walkable is Davidson?
- Davidson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Davidson?
- Davidson is close to Belrose West, East Killara, Belrose, St Ives, North St Ives.
- What is the population of Davidson?
- The population of Davidson is approximately 2,725 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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