Frankston vs Glen Waverley
The verdict
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for education (88 vs 52). Frankston is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 15.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Waverley rates higher (65 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 52 | 88 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,331 | 42,642 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 64.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 38.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Frankston Moderate Growth · Glen Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $757K | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $519K | $804K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| 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 | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 863 | 553 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 627 | 342 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,974 | 5,084 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 22 | 15 |
| Government | 16 | 11 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston · Glen Waverley
Transport
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 216 | 171 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 52 | 82 |
| Parks | 67 | 92 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 40 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 48 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 15.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,331 | 42,642 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39,102 | 44,470 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,853 | 54,841 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Frankston 33/100 vs Glen Waverley 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston or Glen Waverley?
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Frankston or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston 1001 vs Glen Waverley 1116; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley has the higher transport score (Frankston 95/100 vs Glen Waverley 98/100).
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