French Island
VIC 3921 · Unincorporated Vic
141 (2021) → 136 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
French Island is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated Vic, VIC 3921, about 69km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in French Island are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. French Island has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (5.67%), South Africa (4.26%), Japan (2.84%), Italy (2.13%)
Top languages: Italian (2.84%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for VIC suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Perseverance Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
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 French Island
How far is French Island from Melbourne CBD?
French Island is about 69.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in French Island?
French Island has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in French Island?
French Island has a transport score of 0/100.