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

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, the estimated population of Freemans Reach is around 2,004. This reflects a decrease of 45 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 2,049 people. The current resident population estimate of 2,002 by AreaSearch was inferred following examination of the latest Effective Regional Population (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Natural growth primarily drove population growth in the suburb, contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends and aggregated SA2-level projections, Freemans Reach is expected to increase by 163 persons to the year 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.8% in total over the 17-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 had minimal dwelling approvals in recent years.

Between financial years 2021 and 2025, approximately three homes were approved, with none yet approved in the current financial year 2026. This low level of new supply aligns with population decline during this period, indicating demand has been met by existing stock. Compared to Greater Sydney's average building activity per capita, Freemans Reach records significantly lower levels, at 85% below the regional average. This scarcity of new dwellings often boosts demand and prices for established properties in the area. Nationally, Freemans Reach's building activity is also below average, suggesting factors such as planning constraints may contribute to its mature character. Recent development consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density profile and catering to families seeking spacious homes. The estimated population-to-dwelling approval ratio is 4027 people per approved dwelling, reflecting Freemans Reach's quiet, low-activity development environment.

Freemans Reach has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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

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The employment environment in Freemans Reach shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Freemans Reach has a diverse workforce spanning white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In Freemans Reach, 1,196 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 67.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

The dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Freemans Reach shows strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 18.4 times the regional level. Conversely, finance & insurance has limited presence at 0.9% compared to 7.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force rose by 3.4%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% 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.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Freemans Reach had a median income among taxpayers of $52,484. The average income stood at $67,009. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,102 (median) and $75,459 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Freemans Reach cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 36.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (727 residents). This pattern is also seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Freemans Reach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Freemans Reach's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings recorded. This contrasts slightly with Sydney metro's composition of 98.7% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Freemans Reach stood at 36.8%, mirroring Sydney metro's figure, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.0% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,308. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Freemans Reach was recorded at $463, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $430. Nationally, Freemans Reach's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Freemans Reach features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 33.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.4% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 614 students: Hawkesbury High School and Freemans Reach Public School. These schools offer balanced educational opportunities, with an ICSEA score of 957. The area functions as an education hub, providing 30.6 school places per 100 residents, higher than the regional average of 9.7.

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

Freemans Reach has 18 active public transport stops. All of these stops serve buses. There are 29 different bus routes operating in the area.

Together, these routes provide a total of 278 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is considered good, with residents on average being located 255 meters away from their nearest stop. On average, there are 39 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Freemans Reach's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Freemans Reach residents show positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, covering around 1,070 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.7%) and arthritis (7.6%). About 70.1% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.4%. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.0%, or approximately 340 people, lower than Greater Sydney's 18.9%. Seniors in Freemans Reach exhibit strong health outcomes, outperforming the general population in related metrics.

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 predominantly Australian-born population of 87.4%. It was also highly homogeneous with regards to citizenship and language, with 92.4% being citizens and 92.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 65.4%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.4%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 30.3%, followed by English (27.3%) and Maltese (10.0%), which was significantly higher than the regional average of 4.8%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 3.6% compared to the region's 2.6%, while Lebanese and Croatian communities were underrepresented at 0.2% and 0.4% respectively.

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

Freemans Reach has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and remaining close to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group is strongly represented at 13.9%, higher than the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.4% to 6.3% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.2%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.4% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Freemans Reach's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 68%, reaching 212 people from the current 126. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 93% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.