Average rent in Frankston North, VIC2026

Frankston North is part of the Frankston council area and sits 40km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 19,453 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $341/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$341/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,453

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Melbourne
40 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Frankston

Renting in Frankston North

Frankston North sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $341/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 61% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 37% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (89%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 19,453. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 21% of residents were born overseas. 40km from Melbourne, Frankston North is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Frankston North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Frankston North, VIC was $341. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Frankston North rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Frankston North came in at $341 — 6% below. Frankston North sits 40km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Frankston North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Frankston North's $341/week (ABS 2021) include Sunshine, North Geelong - Bell Park, Portarlington. Cranbourne, Meadow Heights, Pakenham - North East sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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