Frenchs Forest facts
Ausgrid
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Owner-occupied
46.3% of homes had a mortgage and 36.8% were owned outright. Only 15.7% were rented.
Rural until mid-century
The suburb stayed predominantly rural through the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth.
Bush and ridges
It sits about 156 m up, close to Garigal National Park, along ridgelines surrounded by native bushland.
Storm outages nearby
Two days after the 26 November 2019 storm, neighbouring Forestville and Allambie Heights were among the worst affected suburbs.
Two kinds of Frenchs Forest house
Post-war houses on the older streets. Many still have early boards. If yours has fuses or a single safety switch, the upgrade comes before solar, a battery or a charger.
Newer homes in the rezoned precinct. These come with modern boards, but owners still want chargers and extra circuits. Ausgrid says you may need to notify it of a charger depending on the installation, and if the supply to the home needs upgrading, a connection application is required.
Storms and long outages
Ridge-top streets lined with tall trees lose power when branches come down. When supply comes back, appliances can be hit by the surge. If that's happened to you more than once, ask about whole-house surge protection at the board.
What we'd do in Frenchs Forest
In an older house, do the board before the solar. Panels, a battery and a charger all land on the switchboard, and fitting them to a tired board means paying for board work twice.
Want a specialist to sort it?
Tell us the job and your postcode. We match the licence-checked local electrician who does this kind of work, and they call you. No ring-around, and your number goes to them alone.