Frankston South, VIC 3199 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Frankston South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3199, home to 18,801 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Frankston local government area and roughly 41 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 18,801
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,038 /week
- Median personal income
- $862 /week
- Median family income
- $2,474 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Frankston High School
- Overport Primary School
- Frankston Heights Primary School
- St Augustine's School
- Mount Erin Secondary College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 metro stop, 49 bus stops
- Bruce Park/Bondi Ave
- Frankston-Flinders Rd/Golf Links Rd
- Oakfield Ct/Towerhill Rd
- Helvetia Ct/Towerhill Rd
- Leawarra Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 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 59.8% of the 7,597 resolvable premises in Frankston South. 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: 59.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
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 South?
Frankston South (VIC 3199) had 18,801 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Frankston local government area.
What is the median rent in Frankston South?
The median advertised rent in Frankston South is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Frankston South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Frankston South covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Frankston High School (0.6 km), Overport Primary School (0.8 km), Frankston Heights Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Frankston South?
Frankston South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Frankston South?
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 South?
In Frankston South, 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.
What public transport options are in Frankston South?
50 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Frankston South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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