Port Franklin, VIC 3964 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Port Franklin is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3964, home to 174 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Gippsland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 150 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population174
Median age52
Area2.9 km²
To CBD150 km
LGASouth Gippsland

Demographics

Population
174
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,178 /week
Median personal income
$697 /week
Median family income
$1,775 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
South Gippsland
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Monash
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Toora Primary School Primary · Government
  • Foster Primary School Primary · Government
  • Corner Inlet College Secondary · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 91.9% of the 111 resolvable premises in Port Franklin. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 91.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 16 across postcode 3964 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 3 property offences.
  • Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Port Franklin?

Port Franklin (VIC 3964) had 174 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.

What is the median rent in Port Franklin?

The median advertised rent in Port Franklin is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Port Franklin?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Port Franklin covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Toora Primary School (4.8 km), Foster Primary School (7.3 km), Corner Inlet College (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Port Franklin?

Port Franklin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Port Franklin?

Across postcode 3964, 16 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (5), property (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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