Frankston vs Point Cook
The verdict
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $775K in Point Cook. Frankston rates higher for transport (95 vs 49). Point Cook rates higher for education (78 vs 52). Point Cook has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 89 min). On the separate residential safety score, Point Cook rates higher (78 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 69 |
| Transport | 95 | 49 |
| Education | 52 | 78 |
| Liveability | 93 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,331 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 58.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Frankston Moderate Growth · Point Cook High Growth
Property
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $757K | $775K |
| Median unit price | $519K | $530K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| 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 | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 863 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 627 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,974 | 3,964 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 22 | 12 |
| Government | 16 | 8 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston · Point Cook
Transport
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 216 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Parks | 67 | 158 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 42 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 85 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,331 | 66,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39,102 | 74,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,853 | 120,596 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 2.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston or Point Cook?
Point Cook has the higher residential safety score (Frankston 33/100 vs Point Cook 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston or Point Cook?
Frankston is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $775K.
Which has better schools, Frankston or Point Cook?
Point Cook has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston 1001 vs Point Cook 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston or Point Cook?
Frankston has the higher transport score (Frankston 95/100 vs Point Cook 49/100).
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