FRENCHS FOREST

Sydney North
EN / 中文
House Median
This suburb $2,395,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,019
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 14,267
Density 1,642.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

FRENCHS FOREST Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,395,000
House Sales Volume 36 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,150/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

FRENCHS FOREST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,019 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.30x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

FRENCHS FOREST 2,019/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

FRENCHS FOREST has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

FRENCHS FOREST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,267
Total Population
1,642
people/km² density
5.9%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
5,681 people
39.8%
2
Australia
4,682 people
32.8%
3
Ireland
1,687 people
11.8%
4
Scotland
1,536 people
10.8%
5
China
840 people
5.9%

Transport

19.6 km
to Sydney CBD
33 min
drive to CBD
51 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (2)

Public (2)

Davidson High School

Details
52.1 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

The Forest High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

FRENCHS FOREST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About FRENCHS FOREST

Frenchs Forest is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 19.6km from CBD, about 51 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 14,267 with a density of 1642 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,395,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Davidson High School has 34 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2019 per 100,000, 0.30x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 39.82%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (32.82%) and Irish (11.82%), Chinese comprises 5.89%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Frenchs Forest has a house median of $2,395,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Frenchs Forest has a crime rate of 2019 per 100,000, which is 0.30x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Davidson High School, 2024 HSC results: 34 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 52.1. Independent schools: Covenant Christian School, 2024 HSC results: 76 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.6 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Frenchs Forest has a population of 14,267, with Chinese comprising 5.90%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (39.82%), Aust (32.82%), Irish (11.82%), Scottish (10.77%), Chinese (5.89%).

Frenchs Forest is approximately 19.6km from Sydney CBD, about 33 minutes by car or 51 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.