Frenchs Forest

Families are the heartbeat of this area, with children under 15 making up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40 years old, and while it is slightly older than the state average, it has a lower proportion of seniors than most similar areas.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a notable Chinese heritage present in the community.

English is the primary language for 80.5% of the population. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, the proportion is still well below the New South Wales average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.2% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This academic achievement is reflected in the school results, where Year 12 completion is far above the state average.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average. The typical family earns $3,302 weekly, which is well above the figure for New South Wales.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.7%) compared to most other areas. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common, with 33.7% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. This aligns with the high number of children in the area. Volunteering is also more common here than in the wider state.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 87 people. However, this group is noticeably younger than the state average and has a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with a typical 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 74.2% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 93.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 92.5% being separate houses. This leads to high costs, with typical weekly rents and mortgage payments both far above the national average.

Working from home is very popular, with 45.2% of people doing so—far above the national figure. While most homes have two or more cars, the area is well-served by buses, with a high number of stops per 1,000 people.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a smaller proportion of the community than is typical for New South Wales.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is heavily weighted toward professional roles, particularly in management, commerce, and health care.

The suburb is very walkable, with 91.2% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, and health services are far more accessible on foot than in the wider state.