Frankston North vs Carrum Downs
Frankston North (median $670,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Carrum Downs ($775,000).
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Frankston North and Carrum Downs side by side
| Measure | Frankston North | Carrum Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,000 | $775,000 |
| Median unit | $591,000 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,711 | 21,976 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.6°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
Carrum Downs scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrum Downs (1002) sits above Frankston North (987). Carrum Downs skews owner-occupied (70%), Frankston North runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Frankston North is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Carrum Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 987). Carrum Downs also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Frankston North vs Carrum Downs: common questions
Is Frankston North or Carrum Downs cheaper to buy in?
Frankston North has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 14% below Carrum Downs ($775,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Frankston North or Carrum Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrum Downs scores 1002 vs 987 in Frankston North. 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, Frankston North or Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs scores 42/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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