Frenchs Forest vs Oxford Falls
The verdict
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $4.26M in Oxford Falls. Frenchs Forest rates higher for transport (51 vs 30). Oxford Falls is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 56 |
| Transport | 51 | 30 |
| Education | 88 | 70 |
| Liveability | 92 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,267 | 265 |
| Median age | 40 | 73 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,109 | $961 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.8% | 33.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.8% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Frenchs Forest Stable · Oxford Falls Stable
Property
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.50M | $4.26M |
| Median unit price | $1.79M | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,287 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,843 | 2,264 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frenchs Forest · Oxford Falls
Transport
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 100 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 8.5 km |
Liveability
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 32 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 128 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 750 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Frenchs Forest | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,267 | 265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,732 | 274 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,414 | 286 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Frenchs Forest or Oxford Falls?
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $4.26M.
Which has better schools, Frenchs Forest or Oxford Falls?
Oxford Falls has a higher average school ICSEA (Frenchs Forest 1098 vs Oxford Falls 1137; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frenchs Forest or Oxford Falls?
Frenchs Forest has the higher transport score (Frenchs Forest 51/100 vs Oxford Falls 30/100).
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