Frankston North
VIC 3200 · Frankston
5,711 (2021) → 5,748 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Frankston North is a moderate growth suburb in Frankston, VIC 3200, about 39km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $586K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Frankston North has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), New Zealand (2.73%), Philippines (1.26%), China (1%), Scotland (1%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.95%), Greek (0.7%), Serbian (0.51%), Tagalog (0.47%), Spanish (0.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mahogany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
- Aldercourt Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
- Monterey Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916
- Mahogany Rise Primary School-Mahogany Rise Student Development CentrePrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Flinders Christian Community College - Carrum Downs CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Nepean Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1003
- Karingal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 997
- Karingal Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 922
- Belvedere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 998
- Frankston Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 968
- Seaford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 994
- John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
- Naranga Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 954
- McClelland Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 981
- St Joachim's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1054
- Ballam Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 941
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Frankston North
Is Frankston North safe?
Frankston North has a residential safety score of 28/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,385 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Frankston North?
In Frankston North, the .
How far is Frankston North from Melbourne CBD?
Frankston North is about 38.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 128 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Frankston North?
Frankston North has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 922 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Frankston North?
Frankston North has a transport score of 57/100 and 37 bus stops.