Frankston City Council
Baxter
Baxter at a glance
Median house
$740,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$684,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,166
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Baxter.
Baxter is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$740,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $684,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$356/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$740,000
Sales data pending
$684,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,166
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.50%
Based on $740,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.74%
Based on $684,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,166
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
199
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Baxter.
Local schools for Baxter
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Baxter Primary School
Mount Erin Secondary College
Kingsley Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Baxter.
- What is the median house price in Baxter?
- The median house price in Baxter, VIC 3911 is $740,000. The median unit price is $684,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Baxter postcode?
- Baxter is in the 3911 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Baxter?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $356, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Baxter?
- There are 20 schools serving Baxter on this page, including Woodleigh School, Bayside Christian College, Baxter Primary School.
- How walkable is Baxter?
- Baxter has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Baxter?
- Baxter is close to Frankston South, Langwarrin South, Somerville, Frankston Heights, Karingal Centre.
- What is the population of Baxter?
- Baxter has approximately 2,166 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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