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 Coast, New South Wales
Central Wharf, Davistown
Davistown
Coordinates33°28′55″S 151°21′36″E
Population2,488 (2016 census)
 • Density1,560/km2 (4,030/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2251
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
  • 12 km (7 mi) S of Gosford
  • 13 km (8 mi) WSW of Terrigal
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, 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.

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