Frankston South vs Langwarrin South
Frankston South scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frankston South (1031) sits above Langwarrin South (1015). Langwarrin South skews owner-occupied (93%), Frankston South runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Frankston South and Langwarrin South side by side
| Measure | Frankston South | Langwarrin South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,190,000 | – |
| Median unit | $792,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 18,801 | 1,346 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 743 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1015). Langwarrin South also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Frankston South vs Langwarrin South: common questions
Does Frankston South or Langwarrin South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frankston South scores 1031 vs 1015 in Langwarrin South. 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 South or Langwarrin South?
Frankston South scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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