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The median house price in Freemans Reach is $1.10m. House values have moved -1.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Freemans Reach has an estimated 1,968 residents, down from 2,049 at the 2021 Census — a change of 81 people, or 4.0%. Density is about 96 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Freemans Reach is estimated at around 1,968 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 81 people (4.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,049 people. This population level was determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP data and a single validated new address since the Census. This population level equates to a density ratio of 96 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 150 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 7.6% in total over the 16 years.
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Property development in Freemans Reach has been minimal with just two approvals over five years. This minimal development indicates a mature area where new housing opportunities are rare. While this can support property values through limited supply, it also suggests a stable, settled market with less turnover. When measured against Greater Sydney, Freemans Reach shows substantially reduced construction (90.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Freemans Reach. A further 18 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.34 billion. 8 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station, Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, and Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station
Construction of a new two-storey Rural Fire Station comprising 3 bays for tanker parking, training room, office area, kitchen and toilet facilities.
Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach
Road improvement works on Wire Lane, Freeman's Reach, between Terrace Road and Kurmond Road. The project involves full-depth road reconstruction with spray seal and line marking. Funded by the IIP and Council, this upgrade aims to enhance road safety, improve travel conditions, and provide long-term benefits by improving connectivity and creating a safer environment for both residents and visitors.
Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade
Hawkesbury City Council replaced the older play equipment at Freemans Reach Reserve with a new local playground suitable for children up to 12 years. The upgrade delivers a climbing tower with slide, swings, obstacle course, roundabout, rocker, seating overlooking the sports courts, improved access to tennis courts, a picnic table, bin enclosure, bubbler, new tree planting, landscaping and a walking path. The playground opened in January 2025.
Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management
Aiming to mitigate increasing flood risk in Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley through infrastructure development and resilience strategies to handle extreme weather events and population growth impacts.
Freemans Reach Road - Gorricks Lane Roundabout
Safety upgrade delivering a small single-lane roundabout with kerb, gutter and drainage to improve turning movements and reduce collision risk at the Freemans Reach Road and Gorricks Lane intersection.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
Jacaranda Ponds
Masterplanned community offering 300 generously sized land lots, ranging from a quarter-acre to one full acre. Nestled in the heart of Sydney's picturesque Hawkesbury region.
Hambledon Park
Celestino is in early planning for a large masterplanned community on a ~253 ha site at 393 Terrace Road, North Richmond. The vision references a school, health services, retail, sports fields and resilience facilities, but dwelling numbers are not yet determined.
1,115 residents of Freemans Reach are employed, from a labour force of 1,156. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,509, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Freemans Reach features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, and an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,115 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 18.4 times the regional level. Conversely, finance & insurance shows lower representation at 0.9% versus the regional average of 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 0.8% alongside a 0.9% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Freemans Reach. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Freemans Reach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freemans Reach is $2,143 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $877 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,484 a year against an average of $67,009. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Freemans Reach is in line with the national averages, with the median assessed at $52,484 while the average income stands at $67,009. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,900 (median) and $73,924 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Freemans Reach cluster around the 68th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 36.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (714 residents), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 76th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freemans Reach had 660 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $463 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Freemans Reach, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 100.0% houses and no other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Freemans Reach was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 36.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.0%) or rented (18.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $463, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Freemans Reach's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freemans Reach counted 660 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 79.5% of all households, comprising 41.1% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Freemans Reach hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 614 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.1%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 40.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (33.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Freemans Reach reaches 21 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 21 active transport stops operating within Freemans Reach comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 29 individual routes, collectively providing 251 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 253 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 94%, with 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 27.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.1% of residents in Freemans Reach report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Freemans Reach residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,051 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.7 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 70.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (350 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Freemans Reach is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.3%) and English (27.3%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Freemans Reach was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Freemans Reach was found to be Christianity, which makes up 65.4% of people in Freemans Reach. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Freemans Reach are Australian, comprising 30.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 27.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Maltese, comprising 10.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 1.0%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 3.6% of Freemans Reach (vs 1.3% regionally), Lebanese at 0.2% (vs 2.6%) and Croatian at 0.4% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freemans Reach is 37. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 37, Freemans Reach is equal to the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 14.0% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.3%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 6.6% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 8.5% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.8% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 11.8% to 10.3%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Freemans Reach's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 50% (65 people), reaching 195 from 129. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 88% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freemans Reach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,049 at the 2021 Census → 1,968 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11567). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.