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Frankston South
15 km²
A leafy residential setting defines Frankston South, where large family homes are the norm. The community is noticeably older than the state average, with over 21% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a high-earning area with a strong lean towards secularism, as over half the population reports no religion. The neighbourhood is largely characterised by established families and professionals, creating a stable and affluent atmosphere in the Greater Melbourne region.
Frankston South's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Frankston South.
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Residents are typically older here, with a typical age of 44 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
While 21.6% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Victoria and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. Around 9% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents—52.5%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.3%.
This is a well-qualified area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. School completion is also high, with 61.6% of residents finishing Year 12, which is a little above the national figure.
Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,474 sitting above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state and national averages.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.6% of people, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 9.8% of the population.
Unpaid care is common here, with 31.4% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. About 14.6% of residents provide some form of unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas.
There are 136 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and shows a very high Year 12 completion rate of 59%, which is far above the national figure.
Family homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 62.7%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 85.9% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 84.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
The area is highly dependent on cars, with 51.2% of workers driving to work. However, 27.4% work from home, which is well above the national average.
About 33.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.9% of the population.
The local workforce is stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% that is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, and education.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and very close to public transport. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the state average.