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Frankston

VIC 3199 · Frankston

37,331 (2021) → 39,102 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

81
Overall score

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

37,331
Population
$757K
Median house (2024)
33
Safety score
95
Transport score

Frankston is a moderate growth suburb in Frankston, VIC 3199, about 41km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $757K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 23 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Frankston has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.

40.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
690 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

37,331
Population
39
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,387
vs NSW median-25.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,408/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3199 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher29.6%
Born in Australia70.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse11,159 / 928 / 3,082

Top countries of birth: England (5.11%), New Zealand (2.36%), China (1.2%), India (1.05%), Philippines (0.87%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.38%), Greek (0.97%), Russian (0.63%), Spanish (0.55%), Malayalam (0.54%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$757K+3.8%
Median house (2024)
$519K+0.7%
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

33
Residential

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

322
Break & enter dwelling863/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
234
Motor vehicle theft627/100k
250
Domestic assault670/100k
52
Robbery139/100k
455
Non-domestic assault1,219/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 5,590 (all categories, latest year)14,974 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

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

73
Within 10km23 in suburb
16
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
4
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Frankston High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
  • Overport Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
  • John Paul CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1055
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1053
  • Frankston Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
  • St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
  • Kingsley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
  • Frankston Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
  • David Scott SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 987
  • Karingal Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
  • McClelland Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 981
  • Frankston Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 969
  • Ballam Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
  • Karingal Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Naranga SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 945
  • Frankston East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
  • Yea High School-Kevin Collopy PavilionSecondary · Government
  • Oakwood School-Career Pathway CentreSecondary · Government
  • Frankston High School-VCE CampusSecondary · Government
  • David Scott School - High Street CampusSecondary · Independent
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Frankston Park Function CentreSecondary · Independent
  • Oakwood School-Frankston CampusSecondary · Government
  • Foundation Learning Centre - Peninsula CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Monterey Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 927
  • St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1053
  • Mahogany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 909
  • Kananook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1014
  • Mount Erin Secondary College-Mount Erin Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 2.8km
  • Mahogany Rise Primary School-Mahogany Rise Student Development CentrePrimary · Government · 2.8km
  • Mount Erin Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 985
  • Nepean SchoolCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1006
  • Derinya Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1097
  • Bayside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1086
  • Aldercourt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 918
  • Woodleigh School - Minimbah CampusCombined · Independent · 3.9km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

95
2Metro
216Bus
CBD commute (est.)89 min (metro)
Nearest train stationLeawarra Railway (690 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
18.1%
Construction
12.4%
Retail Trade
10.2%
Education & Training
9.0%
Manufacturing
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

1111 in suburbSupermarkets
5252 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6767 in suburbParks
3131 in suburbPlaygrounds
31 in suburbPools
1312 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
2420 in suburbGPs
1615 in suburbPharmacies
42 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
150120 in suburbSports fields
33 in suburbVets

In this suburb

19Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachFrankston Beach (2.8 km)
Nearest hospitalFrankston Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet260 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (59.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

13
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
150
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

67
Parks
3
Nature reserves
40
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
6
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
3
Cinemas
1
Museums
30
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

34

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

7
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
6
Clubs RSL/Leagues
20
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.35

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

13
Long Day Care
10
Preschool / Kinder
8
OSHC
Total services28
Exceeding NQS or above9 of 27 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.75

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

11
Services
3
Aged care homes
307
Residential places
7
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3.5 of 5 (2 rated homes)

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

4
Christian4 in suburb
Total within 3km4
In this suburb4

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.17%
Projected population 204142,853
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Frankston

Frankston North$591K57transportFrankston South$996K53transportSeaford$838K94transportLangwarrin$810K27transportLangwarrin SouthData not available50transportCarrum Downs$718K48transport

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Frequently asked questions about Frankston

Is Frankston safe?

Frankston has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 14,974 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Frankston?

In Frankston, the .

How far is Frankston from Melbourne CBD?

Frankston is about 40.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Frankston?

Frankston has 23 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Frankston?

Frankston has a transport score of 95/100 and 216 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.