East Kurrajong vs Freemans Reach
The verdict
Freemans Reach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.83M in East Kurrajong. Freemans Reach rates higher for liveability (22 vs 16). Freemans Reach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (137 vs 149 min). On the separate residential safety score, Freemans Reach rates higher (83 vs 76/100 in East Kurrajong).
Scores
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 27 |
| Transport | 18 | 21 |
| Education | 41 | 40 |
| Liveability | 16 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,203 | 2,049 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,757 | $2,143 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 88.8% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: East Kurrajong Stable · Freemans Reach Stable
Property
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | -6.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 293 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 318 | 342 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,905 | 3,758 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 952 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Kurrajong · Freemans Reach
Transport
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 149 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.1 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.1 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.9 km | 51.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.0 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| East Kurrajong | Freemans Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,203 | 2,049 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,224 | 2,069 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,351 | 2,187 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
Freemans Reach has the higher residential safety score (East Kurrajong 76/100 vs Freemans Reach 83/100).
Which is more affordable, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
Freemans Reach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.83M.
Which has better schools, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
East Kurrajong has a higher average school ICSEA (East Kurrajong 974 vs Freemans Reach 952; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
Freemans Reach has the higher transport score (East Kurrajong 18/100 vs Freemans Reach 21/100).
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