Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086
Northern Beaches CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2086
Updated
Median house price
$2,430,000
+4.5% over the past year.
Median of 179 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Frenchs Forest at a glance
- Median unit
- $549,360
- Weekly rent
- $1,338
- Houses · units $673
- Population
- 14.3k
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 179 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2086), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Frenchs Forest
Houses change hands at $2,430,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (179 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $549,360, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.5%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $486,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2086)
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What to know about Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest (2086) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $2,430,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.5% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Frenchs Forest has roughly 14,267 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Frenchs Forest scores 68/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,227 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Frenchs Forest
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 68/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Frenchs Forest's population at 14,267, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 86%
- Lone person
- 12%
- Owner occupied
- 83%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.86% (median rent $1338/wk against a $2,430,000 price tag). Units yield 6.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.86%
- On the $2,430,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 6.37%
- On the $549,360 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +4.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
178 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,227 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Frenchs Forest
- What is the median house price in Frenchs Forest?
- The median house price in Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 is $2,430,000 (median of 179 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $549,360. Annual growth is +4.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Frenchs Forest?
- A useful starting point is the Frenchs Forest median house price of $2,430,000 (units $549,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Frenchs Forest a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Frenchs Forest is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $1,338 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2086), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,430,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Frenchs Forest is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Frenchs Forest postcode?
- Frenchs Forest is in the 2086 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest is a suburb in the Northern Beaches Council area, NSW 2086.
- What is the average rent in Frenchs Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1338, for units it's $673.
- 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?
- The population of Frenchs Forest is approximately 14,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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