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Frankston (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
39 km²
Over half of residents in Frankston now report having no religion, a figure that has climbed 11 points since 2016. This community of about 63,000 people is slightly older than the national average, with a notable number of seniors and people living alone. The area is highly walkable and predominantly consists of detached houses, though it faces higher-than-average levels of long-term health and mental health conditions. It is a place where many residents provide unpaid care for others.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. There is a high proportion of seniors, with 19.1% aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 71.8% of the population was born in Australia. This means the proportion of people born overseas is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
English is the dominant language, with 82.4% of people using it only. Consequently, the share of people who speak another language at home is far below the state and national averages.
No religion is the most common affiliation at 51.3%, which is far above the national figure. This reflects a significant trend, as the number of people reporting no religion rose 11 points since 2016.
More adults are finishing school and gaining degrees, with Year 12 completion rising 6 points since 2016. However, the share of people with a bachelor degree or higher remains well below the state and national averages.
Typical household income is a little below the national figure at $1,466 per week. While the number of high-earning households rose since 2016, the area still has a lower share of people earning $3,000 or more per week than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more prevalent here, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well above the national figures. People needing help with daily activities are also much more common than in most areas.
A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas. In contrast, the share of people who volunteer has fallen since 2016 and is now lower than the state average.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.3 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 31% of people live alone—a figure well above the national average—and one-parent families are among the most common at this level.
Detached houses are very common, and 33.3% of households rent, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $346, which is lower than the figure for most similar areas.
Working from home has surged since 2016 to 21.1%, though very few people now commute via public transport. Most households rely on cars, with nearly 40% owning a single vehicle.
Movement into the area is steady, with 38.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. However, the share of recent arrivals from overseas is much lower than in most similar areas.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care, social assistance, and construction. The number of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state average, though unemployment has fallen since 2016.
This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.0. This is reflected in the fact that nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 90.6% are close to groceries, which is far above the state average.