Frankston South
VIC 3199 · Frankston
18,801 (2021) → 19,224 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Frankston South is a moderate growth suburb in Frankston, VIC 3199, about 43km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Frankston South has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.28%), New Zealand (1.42%), Scotland (1.11%), China (0.98%), India (0.9%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.17%), Greek (1.01%), Malayalam (0.77%), Italian (0.64%), German (0.48%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Derinya Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063
- Mount Erin Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- Woodleigh School - Minimbah CampusCombined · Independent
- Mount Erin Secondary College-Mount Erin Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Overport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1055
- Frankston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1067
- Frankston High School-VCE CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Frankston Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1039
- Kingsley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1009
- Mount Eliza North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1118
- Bayside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1083
- Yea High School-Kevin Collopy PavilionSecondary · Government · 3km
- St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1052
- Frankston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 996
- Toorak CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1141
- David Scott SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 974
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Frankston South
Is Frankston South safe?
Frankston South has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 2,718 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Frankston South?
In Frankston South, the .
How far is Frankston South from Melbourne CBD?
Frankston South is about 42.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 141 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Frankston South?
Frankston South has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Frankston South?
Frankston South has a transport score of 53/100 and 65 bus stops.