Frankston North vs Seaford
Frankston North (median $670,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Seaford ($880,000).
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Frankston North and Seaford side by side
| Measure | Frankston North | Seaford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $591,000 | $577,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,711 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| 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
Seaford scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaford (1011) sits above Frankston North (987).
- For buyers
- Frankston North is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 24% 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
- Seaford edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 987).
Frankston North vs Seaford: common questions
Is Frankston North or Seaford cheaper to buy in?
Frankston North has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 24% below Seaford ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Frankston North or Seaford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaford scores 1011 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 Seaford?
Seaford scores 20/100 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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