Frankston North vs Sandhurst
The verdict
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $1.04M in Sandhurst. Frankston North rates higher for liveability (74 vs 58). Sandhurst rates higher for education (59 vs 42). Frankston North is closer to the coast (3.6 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sandhurst rates higher (79 vs 28/100 in Frankston North).
Scores
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 53 |
| Transport | 57 | 42 |
| Education | 42 | 59 |
| Liveability | 74 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,711 | 5,211 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,128 | $2,714 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3 |
Growth: Frankston North Moderate Growth · Sandhurst Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $586K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $517K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | -0.7% |
| 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 | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 963 | 499 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 473 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 998 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,385 | 1,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston North · Sandhurst
Transport
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston North | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,711 | 5,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,748 | 5,280 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,556 | 5,982 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston North or Sandhurst?
Sandhurst has the higher residential safety score (Frankston North 28/100 vs Sandhurst 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston North or Sandhurst?
Frankston North is more affordable, with a median house price of $586K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Frankston North or Sandhurst?
Frankston North has the higher transport score (Frankston North 57/100 vs Sandhurst 42/100).
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