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Frenchs Forest

NSW 2086 • Greater Sydney

14,267
Population (2021)
$53,976
Median Income
8.64 km²
Area
$800/wk
Median Rent
Medical PrecinctBushland SettingNorthern BeachesFamily-Friendly

About Frenchs Forest

Frenchs Forest is a Northern Beaches suburb undergoing dramatic transformation, where over 14,000 residents live amid bushland and the new Northern Beaches Hospital precinct. The new hospital has brought development pressure to a previously low-key suburb. Surrounded by Garigal National Park bushland, it maintains a distinctly green character.

The Forest Way shopping precinct handles local needs, while Warringah Mall at nearby Brookvale provides major retail. The bushland setting means kangaroos remain common, and walking tracks provide ready recreation. Frenchs Forest attracts families seeking Northern Beaches living with hospital proximity and bushland surrounds. It's the beaches meeting the bush—green, changing, and family-focused.

Frenchs Forest falls under postcode 2086 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davidson electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2086
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Northern Beaches
Federal Electorate
Mackellar
State Electorate
Davidson
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.64 km²
Elevation
148m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Forestway Shopping Centre, Cnr Russell Avenue And Forest Way Frenchs Forest 2086 NSW
  • ALDI
    Cnr Forest Way, Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Frenchs Forest by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Frenchs Forest Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Frenchs Forest" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$800
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,467
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

6 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,473
Census 2021
14,267
▲ 5.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,876
Income 2021
$53,976
▲ 20.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,812
Born Overseas 4,195

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,037
  • 2. China 323
  • 3. New Zealand 312
  • 4. South Africa 270
  • 5. India 126
  • 6. Iran 114
  • 7. United States 110
  • 8. Hong Kong 109
  • 9. Germany 104
  • 10. Ireland 82

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,681
Australian 4,682
Irish 1,687
Scottish 1,536
Chinese 840
Italian 654
German 598
Dutch 256
French 236
Indian 224

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,828
Both parents born in Australia
5,539
Both parents born overseas
2,581
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.7%
No Religion
41.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
811 (5.7%)
5-14 years
2,348 (16.5%)
15-19 years
1,101 (7.7%)
20-24 years
777 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,046 (7.3%)
35-44 years
1,928 (13.5%)
45-54 years
2,408 (16.9%)
55-64 years
1,598 (11.2%)
65-74 years
1,120 (7.9%)
75-84 years
877 (6.1%)
85+ years
256 (1.8%)

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