Frankston South vs Pearcedale
Pearcedale (median $952,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Frankston South ($1,190,000).
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Frankston South and Pearcedale side by side
| Measure | Frankston South | Pearcedale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,190,000 | $952,500 |
| Median unit | $792,500 | $777,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 18,801 | 3,867 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 743 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 25.4°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 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frankston South (1031) sits above Pearcedale (1023). Pearcedale skews owner-occupied (88%), Frankston South runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
- For buyers
- Pearcedale is the lower entry point at $952,500 median, 20% 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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1023).
Frankston South vs Pearcedale: common questions
Is Frankston South or Pearcedale cheaper to buy in?
Pearcedale has the lower median house price at $952,500, roughly 20% below Frankston South ($1,190,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Frankston South or Pearcedale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frankston South scores 1031 vs 1023 in Pearcedale. 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 Pearcedale?
Frankston South scores 14/100 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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