Pines Forest at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
5,711
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Pines Forest.
The postcode for Pines Forest is 3200 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Pines Forest (3200) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria.
Pines Forest has roughly 5,711 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Pines Forest scores 18/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pines Forest's population at 5,711, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,711
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
5,711
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
18
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pines Forest.
Local schools for Pines Forest
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Government School Catchment
Monterey Secondary College
Nepean School
Mahogany Rise Primary School
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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 Pines Forest.
- What is the Pines Forest postcode?
- Pines Forest is in the 3200 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Pines Forest?
- Pines Forest is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3200. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pines Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Pines Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Pines Forest on this page, including Monterey Secondary College, Nepean School, Mahogany Rise Primary School.
- How walkable is Pines Forest?
- Pines Forest has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pines Forest?
- Pines Forest is close to Frankston North, Belvedere Park, Karingal, Seaford, Frankston East.
- What is the population of Pines Forest?
- The population of Pines Forest is approximately 5,711 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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