Frankston vs Pakenham
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $757K in Frankston. Frankston rates higher for liveability (93 vs 81). Frankston is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 16.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 78 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 52 | 51 |
| Liveability | 93 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,331 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Frankston Moderate Growth · Pakenham High Growth
Property
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $757K | $645K |
| Median unit price | $519K | $476K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| 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 | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 863 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 627 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,974 | 6,081 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 22 | 13 |
| Government | 16 | 9 |
| Independent | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston · Pakenham
Transport
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 216 | 166 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 52 | 20 |
| Parks | 67 | 119 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 54.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,331 | 54,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39,102 | 56,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,853 | 89,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Frankston 33/100 vs Pakenham 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston or Pakenham?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $757K.
Which has better schools, Frankston or Pakenham?
Pakenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston 1001 vs Pakenham 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher transport score (Frankston 95/100 vs Pakenham 98/100).
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