NSW2086· Pop. 14,214Northern Beaches

FRENCHS FOREST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for FRENCHS FOREST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FRENCHS FOREST 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.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,050/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.96%

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

2020

$1601k

2021

$2140k

2022

$2050k

2023

$2140k

2024

$2250k

2025

$2458k

2026

$2425k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FRENCHS FOREST 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
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 2022–23

Median household income

$3,107/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.5%

82.9% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

14% apartments

Degree qualified

37.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

18.0%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

13.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

21 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

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

978/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2086

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Frenchs Forest Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1123

Mimosa Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1119

🎓Secondary (2)

Davidson High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1089

The Forest High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1062

⭐Special (1)

Arranounbai School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1073

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

Safe

95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1093ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

49/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 2 tram🚌 33 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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