French Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
141
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about French Island.
The postcode for French Island is 3921 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
French Island (3921) sits in the Unincorporated Vic region of Victoria.
French Island has roughly 141 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
French Island scores 0/100 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put French Island's population at 141, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 23% lone person).
Population
141
Median age
51
Family households
59%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$346/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
141
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in French Island.
Local schools for French Island
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Government School Catchment
Perseverance Primary School
Crib Point Primary School
Hastings 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 French Island.
- What is the French Island postcode?
- French Island is in the 3921 postcode, in VIC, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- Where is French Island?
- French Island is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3921. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- What is the average rent in French Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $346, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in French Island?
- There are 20 schools serving French Island on this page, including Perseverance Primary School, St Joseph's School, Crib Point Primary School.
- How walkable is French Island?
- French Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near French Island?
- French Island is close to Tankerton, Elizabeth Island, Crib Point, Silverleaves, Coronet Bay.
- What is the population of French Island?
- The population of French Island is approximately 141 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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