Frankston vs Pines Forest
Frankston scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frankston (999) sits above Pines Forest (989).
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Frankston and Pines Forest side by side
| Measure | Frankston | Pines Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $810,000 | – |
| Median unit | $557,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $475/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 37,331 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| 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
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 989).
Frankston vs Pines Forest: common questions
Does Frankston or Pines Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frankston scores 999 vs 989 in Pines Forest. 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 or Pines Forest?
Frankston scores 76/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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