Port Franklin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
174
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Port Franklin.
The postcode for Port Franklin is 3964 (VIC).
Port Franklin (3964) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Port Franklin has roughly 174 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.
Port Franklin 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Franklin's population at 174, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
174
Median age
52
Family households
61%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Port Franklin.
Local schools for Port Franklin
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Government School Catchment
Toora Primary School
Foster Primary School
Foster Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Port Franklin.
- What is the Port Franklin postcode?
- Port Franklin is in the 3964 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Port Franklin?
- Port Franklin is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3964, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Franklin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Port Franklin?
- There are 4 schools serving Port Franklin on this page, including Toora Primary School, Foster Primary School, Corner Inlet College.
- How walkable is Port Franklin?
- Port Franklin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Port Franklin?
- Port Franklin is close to Bennison, Toora, Foster, Wonga, Toora North.
- What is the population of Port Franklin?
- The population of Port Franklin is approximately 174 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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