Frenchs Forest at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
8,722
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Frenchs Forest.
The postcode for Frenchs Forest is 4502 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Frenchs Forest (4502) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Frenchs Forest has roughly 8,722 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Frenchs Forest scores 10/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Frenchs Forest's population at 8,722, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
8,722
Median age
38
Family households
–
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,722
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
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
Kurwongbah State School
Petrie State School
Lawnton State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 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 4502 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4502. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Frenchs Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Frenchs Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Frenchs Forest on this page, including Kurwongbah State School, Petrie State School, Mt Maria College - Petrie.
- How walkable is Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Frenchs Forest?
- Frenchs Forest is close to Petrie, Kallangur, Kurwongbah, Whiteside, Joyner.
- What is the population of Frenchs Forest?
- The population of Frenchs Forest is approximately 8,722 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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