Frankston

The typical resident is 39, and the population has grown by 10% since 2011. A higher number of people here are in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas, and there are more children than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 11.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and Australian averages.

A majority of residents—50.9%—report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure, though this has risen by 6.8 points since 2011. Year 12 completion has also seen a steady increase.

Typical weekly family income is $2,098, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen significantly by 13 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with a higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions, which are a little above the national average.

Unpaid care for children and general caregiving are much more common here than in most similar areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

There are 1,800 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income and Year 12 completion rates are around the middle for similar areas.

Families are often larger than usual, with a higher number of people per home. There are also many more one-parent families here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with nearly 80% being detached. Homes here are typically larger than average, and the proportion of homes owned outright is lower than the state average.

Most people drive to work, and the drive time to the city is higher than in most areas. While many people now work from home, those using public transport have decreased since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The population is larger than 86% of similar areas, though growth since 2021 has been well below the Victorian average.

The area experiences higher annual rainfall than the state average. Average maximum temperatures are lower than in most other areas.

Frankston is very walkable, with 84.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks, groceries, and public transport within a short walk.