Freemans Reach

Freemans Reach is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Freemans Reach is around 1,968, a decrease of 81 people since the 2021 Census. The population was recorded as 2,049 in the 2021 Census. This change reflects an increase of one validated new address since the Census date and is based on AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS from June 2025. The current population density is approximately 96 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed around 72% of overall population gains in recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. These projections indicate an expected population increase just below the national median by 2041, with Freemans Reach projected to grow by 150 persons, reflecting a 7.6% total increase over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Freemans Reach is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Freemans Reach has seen only 2 residential development approvals in the past five years. This minimal development indicates a mature area with limited new housing opportunities. While this can support property values through limited supply, it also suggests a stable, settled market with less turnover compared to Greater Sydney where construction is substantially reduced (90.0% below regional average per person).

The scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in Freemans Reach. However, construction activity has intensified recently, still under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

Freemans Reach has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station, Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, and Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Freemans Reach shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Freemans Reach has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, closely aligned with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is 73.2%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data reveals that 27.2% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing (18.4 times the regional level) but lower representation in finance & insurance (0.9% vs regional average of 7.3%).

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on resident population versus working population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.6%, employment declined by 1.8%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Freemans Reach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Freemans Reach is $52,484 and average income is $67,009. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from July 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income is approximately $57,900 and average income is around $73,924 by that date. Census data from 2021 indicates Freemans Reach incomes cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 36.3% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels at 30.9%. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income. Residents rank in the 76th percentile for disposable income. Freemans Reach's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

Freemans Reach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Freemans Reach dwellings were all houses at the latest Census, unlike Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Freemans Reach was 36.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.0% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney's $2,427. Median weekly rent in Freemans Reach was $463, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Freemans Reach mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Freemans Reach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households make up 79.5% of all households, including 41.1% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 20.5%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Freemans Reach fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 33.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Freemans Reach has 21 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 29 different routes, offering a total of 251 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically living 253 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents, while walking accounts for 4%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 27.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 35 trips is made daily, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Freemans Reach's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Freemans Reach shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are standard across age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.7%) and arthritis (7.6%), while 70.1% of residents report no ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors are strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

Freemans Reach ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Freemans Reach, surveyed in 2016, had a population where 87.4% were born in Australia, 92.4% were citizens, and 92.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 65.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney (Census, 2016). The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 30.3%, English at 27.3%, and Maltese at 10.0%.

These figures were substantially higher than the regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and 1.0% respectively (Census, 2016). Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, while Lebanese and Croatian representations were lower at 0.2% and 0.4% respectively, against regional averages of 2.6% and 0.7%.

Freemans Reach's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Freemans Reach has a median age of 37 years, which matches Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years is strongly represented in Freemans Reach at 14.0%, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Freemans Reach at 10.3%. Between 2021 and the present day, the population percentage of those aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 4.4% to 6.6%, while the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.5% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 11.8% to 10.3%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Freemans Reach's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 50%, increasing from 129 people to 195. This growth will be led by those aged 65 years and above, who are projected to comprise 88% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.