Frankston North, VIC 3200 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Frankston North is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3200, home to 5,711 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Frankston local government area and roughly 38 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,711
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,128 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,419 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Frankston
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mornington Peninsula
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dunkley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $315 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Mahogany Rise Primary School
- Monterey Secondary College
- Aldercourt Primary School
- Karingal Primary School
- Nepean Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 66 bus stops
- Caley St/Monterey Bvd
- Mahogany Rise Primary School/Monterey Bvd
- Excelsior Dr/Monterey Bvd
- Monterey Community Park/Forest Dr
- Whitewood St/Excelsior Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 22 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 38.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.9% of the 2,767 resolvable premises in Frankston North. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 49.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 740 across postcode 3200 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 302 property offences, 162 violent offences, 48 public order offences.
- Wider Frankston LGA: 11,894 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frankston North?
Frankston North (VIC 3200) had 5,711 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Frankston local government area.
What is the median rent in Frankston North?
The median advertised rent in Frankston North is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Frankston North?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Frankston North covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mahogany Rise Primary School (0.1 km), Monterey Secondary College (0.9 km), Aldercourt Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Frankston North?
Frankston North is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Frankston North?
Across postcode 3200, 740 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (302), violent (162), public order (48). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Frankston North?
In Frankston North, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (38.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Frankston North?
66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Frankston North centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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