Frankston North

The typical resident is 38 years old, and the population has grown slightly to 19,453 people. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and there has been a rise in people aged 65 and over since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to Victoria and the rest of the country. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 80.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

A majority of residents (50.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with a 22 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or finishing Year 12 compared to the state average. However, there are a high number of schools for the number of children in the area.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,313. While these figures are well below the state average, typical incomes have risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as the area has much higher rates of long-term health and mental health conditions than most other regions. About 9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas, but volunteering rates are much lower than the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also slightly below the state average.

There are 375 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal incomes for this group are about the same as the national figure, though Year 12 completion is well below the state average.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, and 31.1% of people live alone. Most homes are occupied by two people, and the typical number of people per home is slightly lower than the national figure.

Separate houses are very common, and 84.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more typical here than in most areas, although typical weekly rents are a little below the national figure.

The area is well served by public transport stops, though only 2% of people commute using these services. Most people drive to work, and 16.4% of the workforce now works from home, a large increase since 2011.

Around 36.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years. This is well below the national average, and the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

More people are unemployed here than in most other areas, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than the state average. Health care and construction are the most common industries.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to most other regions. Population growth since 2021 has also been much lower than the Victorian average.

Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average, while average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. This accessibility to services is far above the state average.