Frenchs Forest East at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
14.2k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Frenchs Forest East.
The postcode for Frenchs Forest East is 2086 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Frenchs Forest East (2086) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Frenchs Forest East has roughly 14,214 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Frenchs Forest East scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Frenchs Forest East's population at 14,214, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,214
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,214
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
32
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Frenchs Forest East.
Local schools for Frenchs Forest East
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Government School Catchment
Arranounbai School
The Forest High School
Frenchs Forest Public School
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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 Frenchs Forest East.
- What is the Frenchs Forest East postcode?
- Frenchs Forest East is in the 2086 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Frenchs Forest East?
- Frenchs Forest East is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2086. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Frenchs Forest East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Frenchs Forest East?
- There are 20 schools serving Frenchs Forest East on this page, including Arranounbai School, The Forest High School, Frenchs Forest Public School.
- How walkable is Frenchs Forest East?
- Frenchs Forest East has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Frenchs Forest East?
- Frenchs Forest East is close to Beacon Hill, Frenchs Forest, Allambie, Allambie Heights, Oxford Falls.
- What is the population of Frenchs Forest East?
- The population of Frenchs Forest East is approximately 14,214 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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