Northern Beaches Council
Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest at a glance
Median house
$2,400,000
+5.2% year on year
Median unit
$549,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.3k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Frenchs Forest.
Frenchs Forest is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,400,000
+5.2% over the past year. Median unit price $549,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$800/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$2,400,000
+5.2% annual growth
$549,360
Sales data pending
44
Average days to sell
14,267
Median age: 40
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.73%
Based on $2,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.57%
Based on $549,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202644 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.2%/yr
2021
$1.9M
5-year change
+29%
2026
$2.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
14,267
Median age
40
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
290
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.
68
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Frenchs Forest.
Local schools for Frenchs Forest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Frenchs Forest Public School
The Forest High School
Wakehurst 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 Frenchs Forest.
- What is the median house price in Frenchs Forest?
- The median house price in Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 is $2,400,000. The median unit price is $549,360. Annual growth is +5.2%.
- What is the Frenchs Forest postcode?
- Frenchs Forest is in the 2086 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Frenchs Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $800.
- What schools are in Frenchs Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Frenchs Forest on this page, including Frenchs Forest Public School, The Forest High School, Wakehurst Public School.
- How walkable is Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest has a Walk Score of 68 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest is close to Frenchs Forest East, Belrose West, Belrose, Forestville, Oxford Falls.
- What is the population of Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest has approximately 14,267 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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