Moving to Frankston South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Frankston South in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Frankston South at a Glance
| Need | Frankston South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 31 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Frankston South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Frankston South has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Park Medical Centre | 292 Frankston - Flinders Road | — |
| Frankston Hospital | 2 Hastings Road | — |
| Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre | 125 Golf Links Road | — |
| St John Of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital | — | — |
| Humphries Road Medical Centre | — | — |
| Frankston Private Hospital | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Hildebrand’s Compounding Pharmacy, Heatherhill Pharmacy, Baxter Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Frankston South has 0 restaurants and 7 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Crusty Loaf
- Roundabout Cafe
- Mr Frankie
- Flourish Cafe
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Frankston South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Frankston South has 31 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Overport Park
- Delacombe Park
- Mincha Street Reserve
- Willam Hovell Reserve
- Montague Park
- Foot Reserve
If You Have Kids
Frankston South has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Frankston High school | 97 Foot Street |
| Overport Primary School | 56A Towerhill Road |
| Mount Eliza North Primary School | 6 Moseley Drive |
| Kingsley Park Primary School | 70-86 Franciscan Avenue |
| St Augustine’s Primary School | 88-98 Golf Links Road |
Cost of Living in Frankston South
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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