Davistown, New South Wales

Davistown is a south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Davistown
Central CoastNew South Wales
Central Wharf, Davistown
Davistown is located in New South Wales
Davistown
Davistown
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Coordinates33°28′55″S 151°21′36″E / 33.482°S 151.360°E / -33.482; 151.360
Population2,488 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,560/km2 (4,030/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2251
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishKincumber
State electorate(s)Terrigal
Federal division(s)Robertson
Suburbs around Davistown:
Saratoga Saratoga Kincumber
Woy Woy Davistown Kincumber South
St Huberts Island Empire Bay Bensville

The suburb is serviced by a small shopping centre, Paringa Mall, and the Davistown RSL.

It is populated mostly by young families and elderly retirees.

In recent years[when?], much of the dilapidated housing in the area, built mostly within the 1950s through to the 1980s has undergone purchasing by wealthier individuals who are rebuilding new homes.[citation needed]

Population

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In the 2016 Census, there were 2,488 people in Davistown. 83.6% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.5%. 93.8% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion in Davistown were Anglican 29.1%, No Religion 25.0% and Catholic 24.0%.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Davistown (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 February 2018.  
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