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Frankston
12 km²
A highly walkable urban hub in Greater Melbourne, Frankston is a large and diverse community of over 23,000 people. It is a place where a high proportion of residents rent their homes and a significant number of people live alone. While the area has seen a rise in university qualifications since 2011, it faces notable challenges with health and disability, with mental health conditions being particularly common. The community is characterised by its accessibility, with nearly every home within a short walk of parks, shops, and health services.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 39 years old, and the population has grown by 9.3% since 2011. There is a notably high percentage of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 23% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 80.5% of the community. Only 12.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the Victorian average.
A majority of residents—51%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
More people have finished Year 12 now than in 2011, and those with a bachelor degree or higher have risen to 20.3%. The area is well-served by schools, with seven institutions across the suburb.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,383 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.1% of residents.
Unpaid care for others is more common than in most areas, though volunteering has fallen to 11% since 2011. Around 18.1% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. While unemployment is a little higher than the national rate at 12.5%, Year 12 completion is well above the national figure.
The area has a very high number of one-parent families and people living alone. Because of this, homes are smaller than in most areas, with a typical 2.2 people per home.
Renters make up 42.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than in other areas, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also far less frequent.
Public transport is very accessible, with a high number of stops and frequent departures. While 19.4% of people work from home, 55.5% still rely on a car to get to work.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.6% of the community.
Health care and social assistance are the biggest employers, though full-time employment is a little below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is a major business hub with over 2,000 businesses. Despite this, it ranks lower than most areas for overall access to money and resources.
The area receives 751mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. Temperatures are generally moderate, with a typical maximum of 19.5 degrees.
Frankston is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services, and 97.4% are within 10 minutes of public transport.