Frankston, VIC 3199 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Frankston is Melbourne's southeastern bayside regional centre, 54 km from the CBD, served by Frankston station as the terminus of the Frankston Line and anchored by Karingal and Bayside shopping centres. It has a population of around 37,000 with a median age of 39 and a mix of families and renters. Housing is predominantly separate houses with a median price of $845,000 and weekly rent of $590.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 37,331
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,387 /week
- Median personal income
- $743 /week
- Median family income
- $1,871 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Frankston
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mornington Peninsula
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dunkley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $590 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Median house price
- $845,000
- Rent share of household income
- 43%
Schools
- Frankston High School
- Frankston Primary School
- Mount Erin College
Transport
- Frankston Line — Frankston Station
- Nepean Highway
- EastLink
Lifestyle & amenities
Established bayside suburb and activity centre in Melbourne's southeast with a population of 37,331 (median age 39). Home to families and renters in mostly separate houses (73%); known for its waterfront, Frankston Pier, shopping centres, and proximity to Mornington Peninsula.
- 3 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 61 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 41.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 60.9% of the 22,069 resolvable premises in Frankston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 60.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 6.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 9,829 across postcode 3199 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4,781 property offences, 1,333 violent offences, 685 drug offences.
- Wider Frankston LGA: 11,894 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frankston?
Frankston (VIC 3199) had 37,331 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Frankston local government area.
What is the median rent in Frankston?
The median advertised rent in Frankston is $590/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Frankston?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Frankston. Nearest include: Frankston High School, Frankston Primary School, Mount Erin College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Frankston?
Frankston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (60.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Frankston?
Across postcode 3199, 9,829 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,781), violent (1,333), drug offences (685). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Frankston?
In Frankston, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (41.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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