New South Wales location profile
Freemans Reach NSW 2756
Freemans Reach is a semi‑rural riverside suburb in the Hawkesbury, known for acreage properties, farming, and a relaxed village feel. It offers quiet country living minutes from Windsor and Richmond, with strong community ties and river-based recreation. Low-lying areas are part of the Hawkesbury–Nepean floodplain.
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Why families consider Freemans Reach
Family‑oriented and long‑term residents, with hobby farmers, trades, and equestrian/boating enthusiasts. Lifestyle is quiet and outdoorsy, with a mix of acreages and small-lot homes close to Windsor/Richmond services.
Amenities & services
- Richmond Marketplace (Richmond)
- North Richmond Shopping Village (North Richmond)
- Windsor town centre retail and cafes (George St, Windsor)
- Hawkesbury District Health Service (Hawkesbury Hospital, Windsor)
- Hawkesbury Community Health Centre (Windsor)
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Windsor and North Richmond
- The Church Bar (Windsor)
- Macquarie Arms Hotel (Windsor)
- Dining options in North Richmond village
- Hawkesbury Central Library, Deerubbin Centre (300 George St, Windsor)
- Richmond Branch Library (Richmond)
Transport & connectivity
- Windsor Station (T1 Western Line)
- Richmond Station (T1 Western Line)
- Busways services connecting Freemans Reach with Windsor, North Richmond and Richmond
- Freemans Reach Road, Wilberforce Road, Hawkesbury Valley Way
- Bells Line of Road (via North Richmond) and Windsor Bridge river crossing
Lifestyle & recreation
- Freemans Reach Sports Ground/Oval
- Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic & Leisure Centre (South Windsor)
- Hawkesbury Showground (Clarendon)
- Hawkesbury Regional Museum and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery (Windsor)
- Windsor Golf Club
- Boat ramps and water-skiing/fishing on the Hawkesbury River
- Macquarie Park (Windsor riverfront)
- Pugh’s Lagoon/Smith Park (Richmond)
- Hanna Park & Hawkesbury Park (North Richmond)
- Yarramundi Reserve
- Cattai National Park
- Hawkesbury River foreshore and surrounding floodplain reserves
Education context
Limited in-suburb options; several preschools, long day care and OOSH services available nearby in Wilberforce, Windsor and North Richmond. Places are competitive for under-2s, with waitlists at popular centres.
- Western Sydney University – Hawkesbury Campus (Richmond)
- Western Sydney University – Parramatta campuses (Parramatta/Rydalmere)