Frenchs Forest at a glance
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Frenchs Forest.
The postcode for Frenchs Forest is 2086 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Frenchs Forest (2086) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
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.
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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 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
14,267
Median age
40
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
14,267
Median age: 40
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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
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Government School Catchment
Frenchs Forest Public School
The Forest High School
Wakehurst 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.
- 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 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?
- 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?
- The population of Frenchs Forest is approximately 14,267 (2021 Census). 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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