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Frenchs Forest suburb profile

Frenchs Forest is a largely residential, bushland suburb in Sydney's Northern Beaches, sitting on tree-filled ridges with creeks and reserves that give it a leafy, semi-rural feel. It attracts families and professionals who value larger yards and quiet streets while keeping reasonably easy access to coastal suburbs and the city. The suburb is anchored by the Northern Beaches Hospital and a growing local centre with shops and services, and pockets of newer apartment and townhouse developments have appeared near the main roads. There are walking tracks and picnic spots in nearby Garigal National Park, and public buses plus road links such as Wakehurst Parkway and Warringah Road connect residents to the wider area.

Frenchs Forest property market performance

Frenchs Forest has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $2,275,000, up a solid 8.7% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 36 houses and 2 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 36 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Frenchs Forest shows house rents averaging $1350 over the last 12 months, up a solid 8.0%, while unit rents averaged $560, up a modest 3.7%, so house rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$2.27MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
8.7%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
362
Median days on market
Past 12 months
36N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1350$560
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.0%3.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Frenchs Forest demographics

Couple families with children dominate the family mix, making up 61.2% of families. Together with couple families without children (27.7%), couples account for 88.9% of all families in the area; one-parent families represent 10.3% and other families 0.8%.

The community numbers 14,267 people and has a median age of 40. The median household income is $3,109 a week, roughly $161,668 a year, which describes the typical household earnings reported for the area.

Homes in Frenchs Forest are largely owner-occupied: 37.3% are owned outright and 46.9% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupier share of 84.2%, while 15.8% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Frenchs Forest

Some popular suburbs near Frenchs Forest include:

  • Forestville: Established, leafy suburb with community parks and sporting fields.
  • Belrose: Semi-rural feel with pockets of bushland and quiet streets.
  • Davidson: Bush-fringed suburb centred around residential streets and reserves.
  • Allambie Heights: Elevated suburb known for tree-lined streets and coastal views.
  • Killarney Heights: Hilly suburb overlooking water and surrounding bush corridors.

How does Frenchs Forest compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Frenchs Forest’s median house price is 9.5% lower than Forestville’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Frenchs Forest have grown 1.3% higher than in Forestville.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Frenchs Forest are selling 7.7% faster than in Forestville.
  • Investment considerations: In Frenchs Forest, the rental yield for house is 46.9% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 27.7% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Frenchs Forest have grown 30.3% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Frenchs Forest have grown 50.9% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Frenchs Forest

Choosing the right real estate agent in Frenchs Forest can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 51 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 43.5% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.88% to 2.46%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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