Freshwater at a glance
Median house
$3,900,000
+4.7% over 12 months
Median unit
$508,320
Weekly rent
$1,395
Houses · units $850
Gross yield
1.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
9,186
Median age 37
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Prices: Median of 74 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2096), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,900,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (74 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $508,320, roughly 87% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.7%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $780,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Freshwater.
Median house price
$3,900,000
+4.7% over the past year. Median unit price $508,320.
Median of 74 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$850/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$3,900,000
+4.7% annual growth
$508,320
9,186
Median age: 37
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +4.7%/yr
2021
$3.1M
5-year change
+26%
2026
$3.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Freshwater.
Freshwater's median house price is $3,900,000 (median of 74 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2096 (NSW), Northern Beaches Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Freshwater (2096) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $3,900,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.7% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Freshwater has roughly 9,186 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Freshwater scores 54/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Freshwater's population at 9,186, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,186
Median age
37
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $1395/wk against a $3,900,000 price tag). Units yield 8.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.86%
Based on $3,900,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.70%
Based on $508,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+4.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
78
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
54
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Freshwater.
Local schools for Freshwater
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Harbord Public School
Stewart House School
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
© 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 Freshwater.
- What is the median house price in Freshwater?
- The median house price in Freshwater, NSW 2096 is $3,900,000 (median of 74 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $508,320. Annual growth is +4.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Freshwater?
- A useful starting point is the Freshwater median house price of $3,900,000 (units $508,320). 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 Freshwater a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Freshwater is 1.9%: the median weekly house rent is $1,395 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2096), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,900,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Freshwater 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 Freshwater postcode?
- Freshwater is in the 2096 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Freshwater?
- Freshwater is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2096. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Freshwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1395, for units it's $850.
- What schools are in Freshwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Freshwater on this page, including Harbord Public School, Stewart House School, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Freshwater?
- Freshwater has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Freshwater?
- Freshwater is close to Harbord, Curl Curl, Queenscliff, North Curl Curl, North Manly.
- What is the population of Freshwater?
- The population of Freshwater is approximately 9,186 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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