Frankston South

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 2.8 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up 19.1% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 21.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. Only 9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising 23 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 27% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen 10 percentage points since 2011 to reach 61.6%.

Incomes are high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $862 sitting above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase from 11.4% in 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 9.8%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 31.4% caring for children and 23.9% doing significant housework, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 136 people. However, they have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (59%) compared to the national figure of 37%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (62.7%), and fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, and renting is much less common here (15.9%) than across Australia.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, and 27.4% of people now work from home—a massive increase from just 4.9% in 2011. Very few people (0.7%) commute by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen to 4.9% since 2011.

Unemployment is very low at 3.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is also among the top 20% for overall advantage across all areas.

The area is cooler than the Victorian average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is also well above the state figure.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service compared to the state average.