Carrum Downs vs Frankston North
The verdict
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $700K in Carrum Downs. Carrum Downs rates higher for education (47 vs 42). Frankston North rates higher for transport (57 vs 48). Carrum Downs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (121 vs 128 min). On the separate residential safety score, Carrum Downs rates higher (65 vs 28/100 in Frankston North).
Scores
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 58 |
| Transport | 48 | 57 |
| Education | 47 | 42 |
| Liveability | 78 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,976 | 5,711 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $1,128 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Carrum Downs Moderate Growth · Frankston North Moderate Growth
Property
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $700K | $586K |
| Median unit price | $550K | $517K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 963 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 496 | 473 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 505 | 998 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,513 | 9,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 922 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrum Downs · Frankston North
Transport
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 105 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 1 |
| Parks | 64 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 3.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.2 km | 38.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Carrum Downs | Frankston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,976 | 5,711 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,160 | 5,748 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,227 | 6,556 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carrum Downs or Frankston North?
Carrum Downs has the higher residential safety score (Carrum Downs 65/100 vs Frankston North 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Carrum Downs or Frankston North?
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $700K.
Which has better schools, Carrum Downs or Frankston North?
Carrum Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Carrum Downs 1004 vs Frankston North 922; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carrum Downs or Frankston North?
Frankston North has the higher transport score (Carrum Downs 48/100 vs Frankston North 57/100).
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