Frankston North vs Frankston
Frankston North (median $670,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Frankston ($810,000).
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| Measure | Frankston North | Frankston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,000 | $810,000 |
| Median unit | $591,000 | $557,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $475/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 76 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,711 | 37,331 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°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
Frankston scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frankston (999) sits above Frankston North (987).
- For buyers
- Frankston North is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 17% 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
- Frankston edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 987).
Frankston North vs Frankston: common questions
Is Frankston North or Frankston cheaper to buy in?
Frankston North has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 17% below Frankston ($810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Frankston North or Frankston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frankston scores 999 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 Frankston?
Frankston scores 76/100 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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