Frankston vs Mornington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Frankston | Mornington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.8/100 | 70.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.6/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 246.0 / 1k | 69.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 31 | 48 |
| Public transport stops | 235 | 146 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 336 | 291 |
| Planning activity | 177 | 462 |
| Population | 37,331 | 25,759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMornington
- Best for familiesMornington
- Best for beach lifestyleFrankston
- Best for investmentFrankston
- Best for best valueFrankston
- Best for best schoolsMornington
Comparison summary
Frankston and Mornington (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Frankston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Frankston; Housing (desirability) favours Frankston; Crime rate favours Mornington (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mornington (Vic.), Families → Mornington (Vic.), Beach lifestyle → Frankston, Investment → Frankston.