Point Frederick, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Point Frederick NSW is 2,043 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Frederick is $882 per week ($45,864 per year). Median rent in Point Frederick is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Point Frederick has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Frederick has a population density of 3,430 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Point Frederick is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Frederick is $1,947.

There were 23 recorded offences in Point Frederick in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
2,043
Census 2021
Median income
$882/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Point Frederick vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Point Frederick is $882 a week, 15% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 660th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $5 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePoint FrederickTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$882/wk$765/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$1,631/wk$1,704/wk −4%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$385/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,947/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.9%22.6% +1.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Point Frederick, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Point Frederick Population

2,043 residents at the 2021 Census.

Point Frederick Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$882/wk
$45,864 per year
Ranked 2,353 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,947/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Point Frederick Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,631/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 23.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Point Frederick against your income

About $7,068 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,241/wk
Rent share 23.9%

Point Frederick Schools

19
schools nearby
8
government
1046
avg ICSEA score
7,458
total students
Gosford High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,067 students
1157
ICSEA
Green Point Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,175 students
1106
ICSEA
Yattalunga Valley Christian School Independent
Primary · U · 26 students
1095
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 384 students
1090
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 443 students
1076
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 802 students
1075
ICSEA
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 971 students
1068
ICSEA
Point Clare Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 479 students
1058
ICSEA
Gosford Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 545 students
1049
ICSEA
Henry Kendall High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 789 students
1030
ICSEA
Gosford East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1017
ICSEA
ET Australia Secondary College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 280 students
976
ICSEA
Chertsey Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
935
ICSEA
North Gosford Learning Centre Government
Combined · U · 38 students
905
ICSEA
ET Australia Secondary College Senior Campus Independent
Secondary

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Point Frederick

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (937) Female 54.0% (1,102)

Population Density

3,430
people per km²
2,043 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,074
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.8%
India
2.3%
China
2.2%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Korea
1.5%
Philippines
1.4%
South Africa
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.0%
Korean
1.2%
Arabic
0.9%
Hindi
0.9%
Cantonese
0.8%
Punjabi
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.7%
Australian
30.2%
Irish
14.5%
Scottish
9.8%
Chinese
3.5%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
German
2.7%
Indian
2.6%
Filipino
1.7%
Korean
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.4%
Catholic
24.0%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
7.2%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Buddhism
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.2% 775
Separated
4.5% 80
Divorced
12.8% 230
Widowed
6.7% 121
Never married
32.9% 590

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.2%
Couple: children under 15
27.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
8.6%
5 persons
2.5%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Point Frederick

Housing Tenure

Of the 953 occupied private dwellings in Point Frederick at the 2021 Census, 46.5% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 20.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 285 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.6% 196 dwellings
Rented
46.5% 443 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
72.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
25.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.2%
2 bedrooms
40.9%
3 bedrooms
28.9%
4 bedrooms
14.9%
5 bedrooms
5.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.7%
1 vehicle
48.4%
2 vehicles
31.1%
3 vehicles
6.9%
4+ vehicles
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Point Frederick

Employment

Employed full-time
33.7% 535 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 328 people
Unemployed
3.5% 56 people
Not in labour force
42.2% 670 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.2%
Managers
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.6%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.3%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Labourers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.5%
Did not go to work
23.5%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bus
2.1%
Train
1.9%
Walked only
1.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.3%
Certificate III/IV
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Postgraduate Degree
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.8%
Health
22.4%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Engineering
9.2%
Education
7.5%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Information Technology
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
18.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
15.2%
Vocational Education
14.9%
Secondary: Government
14.5%
Pre-school
11.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.9%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.7%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Arthritis
70
Asthma
60
Heart disease
51
Diabetes
49
Cancer
40
Kidney disease
32
Stroke
32
Lung condition
26
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 199
Did not provide
88.2% 1,491

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.5% 279
Not a volunteer
83.5% 1,407

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 7
Previously served
2.5% 42
Never served
97.1% 1,636

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.8%
1 child
15.3%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
13.4%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
54
1971: 1980
64
1981: 1990
59
1991: 2000
68
2001: 2010
92
2011: 2015
58
2016
12
2017
14
2018
16
2019
28
2020
13
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
50.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,544
Moved from NSW
238
Moved: same area (SA2)
76
Moved from overseas
21
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from SA
5
Moved from NT
4
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.4%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
5.4%
Other couple: children only
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Point Frederick Crime Statistics

23 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Other Against Person
4
Theft
4
Property Damage
4
Assault
3
Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Point Frederick

The closest suburb to Point Frederick is East Gosford, 1.3 km away.

East Gosford
1.3 km away · income $759/wk · rent $380/wk
Gosford
2.0 km away · income $885/wk · rent $390/wk
Point Clare
2.5 km away · income $756/wk · rent $380/wk
North Gosford
2.8 km away · income $738/wk · rent $390/wk
Tascott
2.8 km away · income $819/wk · rent $450/wk
West Gosford
3.0 km away · income $679/wk · rent $380/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Point Frederick

What is the population of Point Frederick NSW?

The population of Point Frederick NSW is 2,043 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,430 people per km². Point Frederick is ranked #2,998 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Point Frederick?

The median personal income in Point Frederick NSW is $882 per week, or $45,864 per year. The median household income is $1,631 per week. Family income is $2,074 per week. Point Frederick is ranked #2,353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Point Frederick?

Median rent in Point Frederick NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Point Frederick ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Frederick?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Frederick NSW is $1,947. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Point Frederick?

The median age in Point Frederick NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Frederick a good suburb to live in?

Point Frederick is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,043. The median income is $882/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13244. All dollar figures in AUD.