Frankston vs Langwarrin South
The verdict
Frankston rates higher for liveability (93 vs 31). Frankston is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 7.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Langwarrin South rates higher (82 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 44 |
| Transport | 95 | 50 |
| Education | 52 | 53 |
| Liveability | 93 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,331 | 1,346 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $2,773 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Frankston Moderate Growth · Langwarrin South Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $757K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $519K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | Data not available |
| 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 | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 863 | 297 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 627 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 297 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,974 | 2,377 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 23 | 2 |
| Government | 16 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston · Langwarrin South
Transport
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 216 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Frankston | Langwarrin 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 52 | 0 |
| Parks | 67 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 46.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston | Langwarrin South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,331 | 1,346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39,102 | 1,375 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,853 | 1,545 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston or Langwarrin South?
Langwarrin South has the higher residential safety score (Frankston 33/100 vs Langwarrin South 82/100).
Which has better schools, Frankston or Langwarrin South?
Langwarrin South has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston 1005 vs Langwarrin South 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston or Langwarrin South?
Frankston has the higher transport score (Frankston 95/100 vs Langwarrin South 50/100).
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