Frankston North vs Frankston South
The verdict
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $1.15M in Frankston South. Frankston North rates higher for liveability (74 vs 68). Frankston South rates higher for education (62 vs 42). Frankston North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (128 vs 141 min). On the separate residential safety score, Frankston South rates higher (81 vs 28/100 in Frankston North).
Scores
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 61 |
| Transport | 57 | 53 |
| Education | 42 | 62 |
| Liveability | 74 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,711 | 18,801 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,128 | $2,038 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 41.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Frankston North Moderate Growth · Frankston South Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $586K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $517K | $749K |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | -13.4% |
| 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
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 963 | 346 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 473 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 998 | 186 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,385 | 2,718 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston North · Frankston South
Transport
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 141 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 42.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston North | Frankston South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,711 | 18,801 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,748 | 19,224 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,556 | 21,582 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston North or Frankston South?
Frankston South has the higher residential safety score (Frankston North 28/100 vs Frankston South 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston North or Frankston South?
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Frankston North or Frankston South?
Frankston South has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston North 922 vs Frankston South 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston North or Frankston South?
Frankston North has the higher transport score (Frankston North 57/100 vs Frankston South 53/100).
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