Lithgow City Council
Freemans Reach
Freemans Reach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,049
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Freemans Reach.
Freemans Reach (2756) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Freemans Reach has roughly 2,049 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Freemans Reach 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Freemans Reach's population at 2,049, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,049
Median age
37
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$463/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
2,049
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
81
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Freemans Reach.
Local schools for Freemans Reach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach Public School
Wilberforce Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Freemans Reach.
- What is the Freemans Reach postcode?
- Freemans Reach is in the 2756 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Freemans Reach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $463.
- What schools are in Freemans Reach?
- There are 20 schools serving Freemans Reach on this page, including Hawkesbury High School, Freemans Reach Public School, Wilberforce Public School.
- How walkable is Freemans Reach?
- Freemans Reach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Freemans Reach?
- Freemans Reach is close to Glossodia, Cornwallis, Wilberforce, Richmond Lowlands, Pitt Town Bottoms.
- What is the population of Freemans Reach?
- Freemans Reach has approximately 2,049 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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