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Frankston

VIC 3199 • Greater Melbourne

37,331
Population (2021)
$38,636
Median Income
19.78 km²
Area
41m
Elevation
Beach LifestyleRevitalisingRegional CentreAffordable Bayside

About Frankston

Frankston is Melbourne's bayside gateway, a revitalising suburb of 37,000 at the southern terminus of the Frankston line, 41 kilometres from the CBD. The beach and pier define the suburb's character, while significant investment has transformed the foreshore and shopping precinct in recent years. Frankston serves as the regional centre for the Mornington Peninsula, offering major retail and services to a broad catchment.

Once unfairly maligned, Frankston has experienced genuine renewal—the foreshore precinct now features quality dining, the arts centre punches above its weight, and the beach remains one of Melbourne's most accessible. Chisholm TAFE and Monash University's Peninsula campus bring students, while Frankston Hospital serves the region. The suburb attracts sea-changers, young families seeking affordable bayside living, and those who appreciate the relaxed coastal atmosphere emerging from years of transformation.

Frankston falls under postcode 3199 and is governed by Frankston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frankston (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3199
Urban Area
Frankston - West
LGA
Frankston
Federal Electorate
Dunkley
State Electorate
Frankston (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.15°, 145.14°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
19.78 km²
Elevation
41m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Keys Street & Ross Smith Avenue Frankston 3199 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Bayside Shopping Centre, 28 Beach Street Frankston 3199 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$342
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
36,097
Census 2021
37,331
▲ 3.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,888
Income 2021
$38,636
▲ 25.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 26,351
Born Overseas 8,413

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,907
  • 2. New Zealand 880
  • 3. China 448
  • 4. India 393
  • 5. Philippines 324
  • 6. Scotland 305
  • 7. Germany 212
  • 8. South Africa 183
  • 9. Greece 158
  • 10. Italy 154
  • 11. Netherlands 146
  • 12. Ireland 140
  • 13. United States 138
  • 14. Sri Lanka 136
  • 15. Malaysia 124

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 14,766
Australian 12,491
Irish 4,207
Scottish 3,999
German 1,537
Italian 1,351
Chinese 1,017
Dutch 853
Greek 720
Australian Aboriginal 524

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

17,863
Both parents born in Australia
10,962
Both parents born overseas
5,617
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.9%
Christianity
36.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.8%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,117 (5.7%)
5-14 years
4,061 (10.9%)
15-19 years
1,971 (5.3%)
20-24 years
2,233 (6.0%)
25-34 years
5,898 (15.8%)
35-44 years
5,174 (13.9%)
45-54 years
4,788 (12.8%)
55-64 years
4,398 (11.8%)
65-74 years
3,748 (10.0%)
75-84 years
2,144 (5.7%)
85+ years
800 (2.1%)

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