Davistown, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Davistown, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Davistown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.48474 |
| Longitude | 151.35985 |
| Population | 2,360 |
| Density | 1008.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2251 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 45 km north-northeast |
Davistown is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,360. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 1008.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km north-northeast of Sydney. Davistown is located at 33.4847°S, 151.3598°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2251.
Davistown lies cradled by the gentle embrace of the Brisbane Water, a place where the air carries the scent of salt and the rustle of spotted gums. It lies 16.4 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.8 km north-east of Umina Beach. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, with rolling hills that slope down to meet the shimmering water, their surfaces a patchwork of residential rooftops and tenacious native bushland. The character of Davistown is one of quiet persistence, a place where life unfolds at its own unhurried pace, marked by the gentle lapping of waves against jetties and the distant cry of seabirds. Evenings here possess a particular quality, as the setting sun bleeds a soft apricot hue across the western sky, catching the surface of the water and casting long, dancing shadows from the slender branches of paperbarks that fringe the shore.
The history of Davistown is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waterways, once a vital artery for timber getters and fishermen who plied these waters for sustenance and trade. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to the burgeoning Sydney market, established a life here, their endeavours shaping the very contours of the land. While the era of large-scale timber mills has long passed, a subtle echo of that industrious past remains, evident in the weathered timbers of old boat sheds and the enduring connection many residents feel to the water. Today, the local economy of Davistown leans towards a more relaxed rhythm, with its proximity to larger centres and its own modest collection of shops and services catering to a population that values community and a close relationship with the natural environment. The harbour, though no longer a bustling hub of industry, remains the heart of Davistown, a place where pleasure craft bob gently and where the daily catch, if small, is still a cherished tradition.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Davistown, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Davistown, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Davistown includes the postcode (2251), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Davistown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |