Frankston South vs Mount Eliza
Frankston South (median $1,190,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Mount Eliza ($1,650,000).
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Frankston South and Mount Eliza side by side
| Measure | Frankston South | Mount Eliza |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,190,000 | $1,650,000 |
| Median unit | $792,500 | $886,300 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 18,801 | 18,734 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 743 mm | 730 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 24.5°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 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 Mount Eliza (1060) sits above Frankston South (1031). Mount Eliza skews owner-occupied (90%), Frankston South runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
- For buyers
- Frankston South is the lower entry point at $1,190,000 median, 28% 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
- Mount Eliza edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1031).
Frankston South vs Mount Eliza: common questions
Is Frankston South or Mount Eliza cheaper to buy in?
Frankston South has the lower median house price at $1,190,000, roughly 28% below Mount Eliza ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Frankston South or Mount Eliza have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Eliza scores 1060 vs 1031 in Frankston 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 Mount Eliza?
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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