Frankston Heights at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
56.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Frankston Heights.
The postcode for Frankston Heights is 3199 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Frankston Heights (3199) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria.
Frankston Heights has roughly 56,127 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Frankston Heights scores 18/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Frankston Heights's population at 56,127, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
56,127
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
56,127
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Frankston Heights.
Local schools for Frankston Heights
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Government School Catchment
Frankston Heights Primary School
Kingsley Park Primary School
Mount Erin Secondary College
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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 Frankston Heights.
- What is the Frankston Heights postcode?
- Frankston Heights is in the 3199 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Frankston Heights?
- Frankston Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3199. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Frankston Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Frankston Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Frankston Heights on this page, including Frankston Heights Primary School, Kingsley Park Primary School, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Frankston Heights?
- Frankston Heights has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Frankston Heights?
- Frankston Heights is close to Karingal Centre, Frankston East, Frankston, Karingal, Frankston South.
- What is the population of Frankston Heights?
- The population of Frankston Heights is approximately 56,127 (2021 Census). 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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