Freshwater NSW 2096 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Freshwater is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2096). The median sale price is $1.36M (+142% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $880/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.4%. It has a population of about 9,186 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,410,000 |
| 2022 | $1,205,000 |
| 2023 | $1,430,000 |
| 2024 | $1,300,000 |
| 2025 | $1,650,000 |
| 2026 | $1,357,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $750 |
| 2-bedroom | $900 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,000 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (62% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 9,186
- Median age: 37
- Median weekly household income: $2,726
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1151 · 99th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1144 · 98th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Freshwater
- Harbord Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Manly, Wharf 1 (ferry), about 2.7 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $2,760,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Freshwater?
The median sale price in Freshwater NSW 2096 is $1,357,500, up 142% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Freshwater?
The median weekly rent in Freshwater (postcode 2096) is $880 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Freshwater?
The estimated gross rental yield in Freshwater is about 3.4%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Freshwater?
Schools located in Freshwater include Harbord Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Curl Curl 2096
- North Manly 2100
- Queenscliff 2096
- Manly Vale 2093
- Manly 2095
- Brookvale 2100
- North Curl Curl 2099
- Fairlight 2094
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.