Five Ways at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
117k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Five Ways.
The postcode for Five Ways is 3977 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Five Ways (3977) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria.
Five Ways has roughly 117,143 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Five Ways scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Five Ways's population at 117,143, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
117,143
Median age
33
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
117,143
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Five Ways.
Local schools for Five Ways
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Government School Catchment
Devon Meadows Primary School
Botanic Ridge Primary School
Clyde Primary School
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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 Five Ways.
- What is the Five Ways postcode?
- Five Ways is in the 3977 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Five Ways?
- Five Ways is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3977. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Five Ways?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Five Ways?
- There are 20 schools serving Five Ways on this page, including Devon Meadows Primary School, Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne, Botanic Ridge Primary School.
- How walkable is Five Ways?
- Five Ways has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Five Ways?
- Five Ways is close to Devon Meadows, Clyde, Junction Village, Cannons Creek, Botanic Ridge.
- What is the population of Five Ways?
- The population of Five Ways is approximately 117,143 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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