Frenchs Forest
NSW 2086 · Northern Beaches
14,267 (2021) → 14,732 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Frenchs Forest is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2086, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Frenchs Forest has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2086 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.27%), China (2.26%), New Zealand (2.19%), South Africa (1.89%), India (0.88%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.68%), French (1.42%), Cantonese (1.28%), Italian (0.92%), Persian ED (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1134 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Frenchs Forest Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
- Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Davidson High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
- The Forest High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
Nearby (within 10km)
- High School Campus for Yanginanook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
- Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1126
- Forestville Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1171
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1145
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, ForestvillePrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Arranounbai SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1073
- Aspect Vern Barnett SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1107
- Forestville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1141
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1137
- Belrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
- St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1131
- EOC Broken BayPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1059
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Frenchs Forest
Is Frenchs Forest safe?
Frenchs Forest has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,843 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Frenchs Forest?
In Frenchs Forest, the median house price is $2.50M and the median unit price is $1.79M. Median weekly house rent is $1,287.
How far is Frenchs Forest from Sydney CBD?
Frenchs Forest is about 14.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1098 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest has a transport score of 51/100 and 100 bus stops.