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Freshwater
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Freshwater is a picturesque coastal suburb north of Sydney, famed for its golden beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and surf culture. With a strong sense of community and lush parks, it offers a peaceful getaway close to city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
2,142
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.78°, 151.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,650
Local Cost
$2,588
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
4
Parks
34
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
483.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 85 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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