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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3200 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Monterey Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 927
- Aldercourt Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
- Mahogany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 909
- Mahogany Rise Primary School-Mahogany Rise Student Development CentrePrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Flinders Christian Community College - Carrum Downs CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Nepean SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1006
- Karingal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 985
- Karingal Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 950
- Belvedere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1004
- Frankston Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 969
- Seaford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1005
- John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1055
- St Joachim's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1052
- Naranga SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 945
- McClelland Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 981
- Ballam Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 963
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: 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 106 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Frankston North?
Frankston North has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 918 (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.