French Island, VIC 3921 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
French Island is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3921, home to 141 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated Vic local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,015 /week
- Median personal income
- $441 /week
- Median family income
- $1,050 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Unincorporated Vic
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flinders
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $346 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Perseverance Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 74 cafés
- 122 restaurants
- 22 pubs and bars
- 298 parks and reserves
- 38 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 21 supermarkets
- 82 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, 76.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 70.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in French Island. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 30.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 70.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 123 across the Unincorporated Vic LGA in the year to December 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of French Island?
French Island (VIC 3921) had 141 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Unincorporated Vic local government area.
What is the median rent in French Island?
The median advertised rent in French Island is $346/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in French Island?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near French Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Perseverance Primary School (5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in French Island?
French Island is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (70% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is French Island?
Across the surrounding area, 123 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. 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 French Island?
In French Island, 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 (76.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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