Frankston South at a glance
Median house
$1,190,000
Median unit
$792,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
18.8k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Frankston South.
The postcode for Frankston South is 3199 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Frankston South is $1,190,000.
Frankston South (3199) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,190,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Frankston South has roughly 18,801 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 South scores 14/100 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 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Frankston South's population at 18,801, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,801
Median age
44
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,190,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $792,500, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $238,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,190,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $792,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,190,000
$792,500
18,801
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.53% (median rent $350/wk against a $1,190,000 price tag). Units yield 2.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.53%
Based on $1,190,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.76%
Based on $792,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
589
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Frankston South.
Local schools for Frankston South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Erin Secondary College
Kingsley Park Primary School
Baxter Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 South.
- What is the median house price in Frankston South?
- The median house price in Frankston South, VIC 3199 is $1,190,000. The median unit price is $792,500.
- What is the Frankston South postcode?
- Frankston South is in the 3199 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Frankston South?
- Frankston South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Frankston South?
- There are 20 schools serving Frankston South on this page, including Bayside Christian College, Mount Erin Secondary College, Woodleigh School.
- How walkable is Frankston South?
- Frankston South has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Frankston South?
- Frankston South is close to Baxter, Frankston Heights, Langwarrin South, Karingal Centre, Langwarrin.
- What is the population of Frankston South?
- The population of Frankston South is approximately 18,801 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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