Frankston South vs Frankston
The verdict
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.15M in Frankston South. Frankston South rates higher for education (62 vs 52). Frankston rates higher for transport (95 vs 53). Frankston has a shorter estimated CBD commute (89 vs 141 min). On the separate residential safety score, Frankston South rates higher (81 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 81 |
| Transport | 53 | 95 |
| Education | 62 | 52 |
| Liveability | 68 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,801 | 37,331 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,038 | $1,387 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Frankston South Moderate Growth · Frankston Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $757K |
| Median unit price | $749K | $519K |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | 3.8% |
| 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 South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 346 | 863 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 627 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 670 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,718 | 14,974 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 22 |
| Government | 3 | 16 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston South · Frankston
Transport
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 216 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 141 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 52 |
| Parks | 32 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.9 km | 40.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston South | Frankston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,801 | 37,331 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,224 | 39,102 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,582 | 42,853 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston South or Frankston?
Frankston South has the higher residential safety score (Frankston South 81/100 vs Frankston 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston South or Frankston?
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Frankston South or Frankston?
Frankston South has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston South 1052 vs Frankston 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston South or Frankston?
Frankston has the higher transport score (Frankston South 53/100 vs Frankston 95/100).
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