Baxter vs Frankston Heights
Frankston Heights scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baxter (1041) sits above Frankston Heights (1015).
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Baxter and Frankston Heights side by side
| Measure | Baxter | Frankston Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $740,000 | – |
| Median unit | $684,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 18 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,166 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 743 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 25.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Baxter edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1015).
Baxter vs Frankston Heights: common questions
Does Baxter or Frankston Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baxter scores 1041 vs 1015 in Frankston Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Baxter or Frankston Heights?
Frankston Heights scores 18/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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