Question 1

Is Davistown a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Davistown is a compact waterside suburb on the western shore of Brisbane Water with a quiet, village feel. Sheltered bays, jetties and ready boat access shape everyday life, and narrow, tree-lined streets mix older timber and fibro cottages with renovated waterfront homes and more recent builds. Local reserves and small playgrounds suit boating enthusiasts, families and retirees who prefer a relaxed estuary lifestyle.

About 2,602 people live in Davistown and the median age is 48. The community leans towards couple households, and most homes are owner-occupied (84.0%) with renters at 16.0%. For wider shopping and public transport residents look to nearby Woy Woy and Ettalong, while the suburb itself keeps a low-key, residential character. Council work in the area has included wharf upgrades and a vacuum sewer refurbishment, and negotiations to acquire the local wetlands were later discontinued.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Davistown?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Davistown average about $700 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,380 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 50.7% of a typical household's weekly income — just over half — which is a large share of income. For people planning to rent, that rent share is the figure that matters when weighing how expensive it feels.

Because the household income figure is from the most recent Census while rents are current, the rent's share will look somewhat higher than it would against today’s incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Davistown a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 12 months in Davistown, house values rose 6.0%, a solid increase, while the rent those houses earn fell 7.9%, a notable decline. That means the capital value of houses moved upward over the year even as the rental income they produced moved lower.

If your interest is capital growth, the 6.0% rise in house values is the relevant figure; if rental income is your priority, the 7.9% fall in house rents is the key number to weigh. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	6.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	27	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-7.9%	N/A

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