FRENCHS FOREST EAST
Investor score
44
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$2,425,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
2.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-1.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for FRENCHS FOREST EAST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
FRENCHS FOREST EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$1,050/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.34%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
FRENCHS FOREST EAST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$3,107/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
15.5%
82.9% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.1%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
19.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
75%
14% apartments
Degree qualified
34.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
26.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
540 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
18.1%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
13.1 km
Middle ring
Days on market
18 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
57.4%
Balanced market
Walkability
30 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
5.7 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
978/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2086
🏫Primary (2)
Frenchs Forest Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Mimosa Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Davidson High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
The Forest High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
⭐Special (1)
Arranounbai School
Government · Yrs U
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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