FRESHWATER
FRESHWATER Property Overview
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About FRESHWATER
Freshwater is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 19.1km from CBD, about 68 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,186 with a density of 5236 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,950,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,335,000, above Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2177 per 100,000, 0.33x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 43.82%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (33.28%) and Irish (13.93%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Freshwater has a house median of $3,950,000 and unit median of $1,335,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Freshwater has a crime rate of 2177 per 100,000, which is 0.33x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Freshwater has a population of 9,186, with Chinese comprising 1.60%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (43.82%), Aust (33.28%), Irish (13.93%), Scottish (11.96%), Italian (5.01%).
Freshwater is approximately 19.1km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 68 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.