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Frankston North

VIC 3200 · Frankston

5,711 (2021)5,748 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

58
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,711
Population
$586K
Median house (2024)
28
Safety score
57
Transport score

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.

38.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
3.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,711
Population
37
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,128
vs NSW median-39.0%
Bachelor degree or higher16.9%
Born in Australia69.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,998 / 0 / 143

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

$586K+3.0%
Median house (2024)
$517K+17.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

28
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

55
Break & enter dwelling963/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
27
Motor vehicle theft473/100k
57
Domestic assault998/100k
8
Robbery140/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 536 (all categories, latest year)9,385 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

75
Within 10km4 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

57
37Bus
CBD commute (est.)128 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKananook Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
51 in suburbCafes/Rest.
299 in suburbParks
218 in suburbPlaygrounds
31 in suburbPools
91 in suburbGyms
43 in suburbDog parks
60 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
91 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
13221 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachSeaford Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalPeninsula Private Hospital (3.7 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (58.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20416,556
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.