South Melbourne / Bayside · 3199 · 45 km from CBD

Buyer's Agent in Frankston

Frankston is our highest-growth suburb with $118K average capital gain across tracked properties. The $1B hospital expansion is a once-in-a-generation catalyst driving employment, population growth, and property demand. Combined with council rezoning for density and beachside lifestyle appeal, The average gross yield recorded across the 4 Frankston purchases is 7.45% — $1,140/wk x 52 divided by the $796,000 average purchase price, before costs.

Avg Purchase

$796K

$665,000 – $880,000

Avg Rent

$1140/wk

$800 – $2,000/wk

Avg Yield

7.45%

6.50% – 8.12%

Avg Land

731 sqm

607 – 1,100 sqm

Avg Capital Gain

$119K

Per property

Properties Tracked

4

In our portfolio

Research & Open Data

17 transactions in Frankston are included in our public research dataset

Released under CC-BY 4.0 for academic research, journalism, and AI training. Each row in the dataset is anonymised — purchase price, land size, post-renovation rent, capital growth, and ownership structure with all client-identifying details removed.

Granny flat ROI in Frankston

See where Frankston ranks among 400+ Victorian suburbs for a 60m² granny flat: modelled build outlay, net weekly rent uplift, gross yield on outlay, payback years and the share of lots clearing the 300m² VC253 minimum. Modelled estimates — not financial advice.

Why Invest in Frankston?

1

$1 billion Frankston Hospital expansion — massive employment catalyst

2

Council rezoning for higher density (HCTZ1 zones available)

3

Frankston train line with direct CBD access

4

Beachside lifestyle appeal driving demand

5

Healthcare sector job creation accelerating population growth

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Highest average capital gain in our portfolio ($118K)

Case Study: Frankston — Hospital Expansion Play

Purchase Price

$730K

Current Value

$850K

Weekly Rent

$850/wk

Land Size

700 sqm

Purchased at $730K in the hospital expansion catchment zone. Bank valuation hit $850K as hospital construction accelerated. Rented at $850/wk with rooming house conversion potential pushing income to $1,200+/wk. HCTZ1 zoning allows future multi-unit development.

Living in Frankston

Transport

Frankston station (Frankston line) — 60 min to Flinders Street. EastLink tollway access. Peninsula Link to Mornington Peninsula.

Schools

Frankston High School, John Paul College, multiple primary options. Monash University Peninsula campus nearby.

Schools in Frankston(13 schools indexed)

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Sourced from ACARA MySchool 2025 + Department of Education Victoria. Primary schools ranked by NAPLAN Year 5 reading + numeracy mean against all 1,285 ranked Victorian primaries. Secondary schools ranked by VCE 2025 40+ score % against all 607 Victorian secondaries.

Frankston High School

Government
7-121,964 students173 teaching staff
VIC #183 · VCEICSEA 1067 (74%ile)LBOTE 22%

John Paul College

Catholic
7-121,300 students113 teaching staff
VIC #188 · VCEICSEA 1055 (70%ile)LBOTE 9%

McClelland Secondary College

Government
7-121,089 students99 teaching staff
VIC #259 · VCEICSEA 981 (38%ile)LBOTE 13%

Frankston Heights Primary School

Government
Prep-6458 students36 teaching staff
VIC #332/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1043 (65%ile)LBOTE 13%

Overport Primary School

Government
Prep-6680 students52 teaching staff
VIC #356/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1058 (71%ile)LBOTE 17%

Kingsley Park Primary School

Government
Prep-6382 students35 teaching staff
VIC #615/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1027 (58%ile)LBOTE 5%

Karingal Primary School

Government
Prep-6239 students19 teaching staff
VIC #819/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 985 (40%ile)LBOTE 11%

Frankston East Primary School

Government
Prep-6160 students17 teaching staff
VIC #1,113/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 943 (22%ile)LBOTE 18%

Frankston Primary School

Government
Prep-6241 students23 teaching staff
VIC #1,113/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1015 (54%ile)LBOTE 24%

Ballam Park Primary School

Government
Prep-6156 students15 teaching staff
VIC #1,222/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 963 (30%ile)LBOTE 17%

Karingal Heights Primary School

Government
Prep-693 students8 teaching staff
VIC #1,242/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 950 (25%ile)LBOTE 13%

Frankston Special Developmental School

Government
U124 students39 teaching staff
ICSEA 969 (33%ile)LBOTE 20%

Naranga School

Government
U159 students31 teaching staff
ICSEA 945 (23%ile)LBOTE 8%

Infrastructure & Amenities

Frankston Hospital ($1B expansion), Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston Waterfront, Frankston Arts Centre, Centenary Park.

Demographics

Mix of young professionals, healthcare workers, and established families. Growing population due to hospital expansion. Beachside lifestyle attracting CBD downsizers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Frankston a good suburb to invest in?

Frankston is our highest-growth suburb with $118K average capital gain across tracked properties. The $1B hospital expansion is a once-in-a-generation catalyst driving employment, population growth, and property demand. Combined with council rezoning for density and beachside lifestyle appeal, The average gross yield recorded across the 4 Frankston purchases is 7.45% — $1,140/wk x 52 divided by the $796,000 average purchase price, before costs. That is our assessment based on our own transaction record — historical data, not a forecast.

How much does an investment property cost in Frankston?

The average investor purchase price we record in Frankston 3199 is $796K, within an observed range of $665,000 – $880,000. That range comes from 4 PremiumRea transactions in this suburb.

What is the rental yield in Frankston?

The average gross rental yield we record in Frankston is 7.45%, across an observed range of 6.50% – 8.12%. Gross means before land tax, management fees, insurance, maintenance, vacancy and loan interest — every one of which reduces the number.

How much weekly rent does a property in Frankston earn?

The average weekly rent we record in Frankston is $1140, across a range of $800 – $2,000/wk. Rent varies with house type, land size and condition — these are rents actually achieved on properties we track, not appraisals.

How big are the blocks in Frankston?

The average land size we record in Frankston is 731 sqm, within a range of 607 – 1,100 sqm. Land size is what decides small second dwelling feasibility in Victoria — the Amendment VC253 permit exemption threshold is 300 sqm.

Can you build a granny flat in Frankston?

Frankston is in Victoria, so Amendment VC253 applies: no planning permit is usually required where the lot is in the RGZ, GRZ or NRZ, is larger than 300 sqm, the second dwelling is 60 sqm or less, and there is only one existing dwelling on the lot. The average block in Frankston is 731 sqm. Overlays and restrictive covenants can independently trigger a permit and must be checked lot by lot.

What is driving property growth in Frankston?

The drivers we record for Frankston are: $1 billion Frankston Hospital expansion — massive employment catalyst; Council rezoning for higher density (HCTZ1 zones available); Frankston train line with direct CBD access; Beachside lifestyle appeal driving demand. Those are verifiable facts about the area; what they do to future prices is not something anyone can guarantee.

How far is Frankston from the Melbourne CBD and what is the transport like?

Frankston is about 45 km from the Melbourne CBD. Frankston station (Frankston line) — 60 min to Flinders Street. EastLink tollway access. Peninsula Link to Mornington Peninsula.

What are the schools like in Frankston?

Frankston High School, John Paul College, multiple primary options. Monash University Peninsula campus nearby. This page indexes 13 schools in Frankston, with primary schools ranked statewide by 2025 NAPLAN Year 5 reading and numeracy mean and secondary schools by VCE 40+ score percentage, sourced from ACARA MySchool and the Victorian Department of Education.

What is the demographic profile of Frankston?

Mix of young professionals, healthcare workers, and established families. Growing population due to hospital expansion. Beachside lifestyle attracting CBD downsizers.

What infrastructure and amenities does Frankston have?

Frankston Hospital ($1B expansion), Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston Waterfront, Frankston Arts Centre, Centenary Park.

How many properties has PremiumRea bought in Frankston?

We track 4 transactions in Frankston, with average capital gain per property of $119K. Every price, rent and yield figure on this page comes from those transactions rather than from an average of public listings.

Can you give a real investment example in Frankston?

Frankston — Hospital Expansion Play: purchased at $730K, currently valued at $850K, renting at $850 a week on 700 sqm of land. Purchased at $730K in the hospital expansion catchment zone. Bank valuation hit $850K as hospital construction accelerated. Rented at $850/wk with rooming house conversion potential pushing income to $1,200+/wk. HCTZ1 zoning allows future multi-unit development.

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