Freemans Reach, NSW 2756 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Freemans Reach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2756, home to 2,049 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,049
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,143 /week
- Median personal income
- $877 /week
- Median family income
- $2,291 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $463 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Hawkesbury High School
- Freemans Reach Public School
- Wilberforce Public School
- Glossodia Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Freemans Reach RFB, Kurmond Rd
- Kurmond Rd Opp Creek Ridge Rd
- Creek Ridge Rd At Kurmond Rd
- Hawkesbury High School
- Freemans Reach Public School Kurmond Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 53.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 36.2% of the 803 resolvable premises in Freemans Reach. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 19.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,818 across postcode 2756 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 573 violent offences, 398 theft, 230 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freemans Reach?
Freemans Reach (NSW 2756) had 2,049 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Freemans Reach?
The median advertised rent in Freemans Reach is $463/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Freemans Reach?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Freemans Reach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hawkesbury High School (0.6 km), Freemans Reach Public School (0.6 km), Wilberforce Public School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Freemans Reach?
Freemans Reach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (36.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Freemans Reach?
Across postcode 2756, 1,818 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (573), theft (398), property damage (230). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Freemans Reach?
In Freemans Reach, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (53 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Freemans Reach?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Freemans Reach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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