Frankston · Council (LGA)

Income in Frankston

What people and households earn each week, and how incomes are spread.

Weekly earnings have climbed significantly in Frankston since 2011, with the typical family income rising by $702. While the area now sees higher incomes than most similar places, it generally tracks closely with Victoria and national figures. This growth is mirrored in the number of high-earners, which has increased over the last decade.

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📍 Frankston, Council (LGA)

Where Frankston sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,653 ▲ +45.0%
  • $500–$589: 0 areas
  • $589–$679: 0 areas
  • $679–$768: 6 areas
  • $768–$857: 8 areas
  • $857–$946: 10 areas
  • $946–$1,036: 23 areas
  • $1,036–$1,125: 40 areas
  • $1,125–$1,214: 59 areas
  • $1,214–$1,304: 62 areas
  • $1,304–$1,393: 65 areas
  • $1,393–$1,482: 47 areas
  • $1,482–$1,571: 31 areas
  • $1,571–$1,661: 31 areas
  • $1,661–$1,750: 27 areas
  • $1,750–$1,839: 22 areas
  • $1,839–$1,929: 25 areas
  • $1,929–$2,018: 18 areas
  • $2,018–$2,107: 20 areas
  • $2,107–$2,196: 9 areas
  • $2,196–$2,286: 9 areas
  • $2,286–$2,375: 11 areas
  • $2,375–$2,464: 3 areas
  • $2,464–$2,554: 5 areas
  • $2,554–$2,643: 2 areas
  • $2,643–$2,732: 0 areas
  • $2,732–$2,821: 1 area
  • $2,821–$2,911: 4 areas
  • $2,911–$3,000: 12 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Frankston — higher than 69% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Frankston$1,653
Greater Melbourne $1,901
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical weekly household income is $1,653, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure of $1,746. Similarly, the typical personal income is $805 per week, matching both the Victorian and Australian averages.

$805 ▲ +41.7%

Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $568
  • 2016: $660
  • 2021: $805

Median total personal income per week for people aged 15+.

$1,653 ▲ +45.0%

Higher than 69% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $1,140
  • 2016: $1,331
  • 2021: $1,653

Median total household income per week.

$2,098 ▲ +50.3%

Higher than 73% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $1,396
  • 2016: $1,649
  • 2021: $2,098

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are becoming more common, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising 13 points since 2011 to 18.5%. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.6%, and 39% of individuals in Frankston earn under $650 a week.

Household income distribution

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In Frankston, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (17%).

Personal income distribution

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In Frankston, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in Frankston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA22170/frankston/topic/income