Belrose vs Frenchs Forest
The verdict
Belrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.45M in Frenchs Forest. Frenchs Forest rates higher for transport (51 vs 34). Frenchs Forest is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 76 |
| Transport | 34 | 51 |
| Education | 83 | 88 |
| Liveability | 78 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,726 | 14,267 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,598 | $3,109 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 68.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Belrose Moderate Growth · Frenchs Forest Stable
Property
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | $859K | $1.86M |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | 10.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 46 | 63 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 69 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 103 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,407 | 2,033 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belrose · Frenchs Forest
Transport
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 100 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 19 |
| Parks | 27 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 128 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 750 m |
Population & growth
| Belrose | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,726 | 14,267 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,796 | 14,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,779 | 15,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belrose or Frenchs Forest?
Belrose and Frenchs Forest have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belrose or Frenchs Forest?
Belrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.45M.
Which has better schools, Belrose or Frenchs Forest?
Belrose has a higher average school ICSEA (Belrose 1120 vs Frenchs Forest 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belrose or Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest has the higher transport score (Belrose 34/100 vs Frenchs Forest 51/100).
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