Frankston VIC 3199
Located in Victoria, Frankston sits 55 km from Melbourne CBD, around 47 minutes by car. The suburb has 37,331 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $72,124 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 3.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $342 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. The area shows high crime risk. Of 23 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Frankston a good suburb?
Frankston scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on prices and safety.
Mixed results
23 schools · 1 above peer schools
Very walkable
Walkability 82/100 · 54.7 km · 47 min drive to Melbourne
Above the state median
Median $818K
High crime risk
Fire 18/100 · Crime 92/100 · Flood 43/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 39 · 37,331 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #554 in VICEach bar is Frankston's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
41 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataFrankston's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $818,000, about 8% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$817,500
9% below its 4 neighbours (median $900,000)
Based on 853 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 22 days — median across 381 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 70 sales $648K
- 3 bed 534 sales $807K
- 4 bed 211 sales $882K
- 5 bed 26 sales $965K
- 6 bed 5 sales $1.05M
Units
$530,500
16% below its 4 neighbours (median $630,000)
Based on 405 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 22 days — median across 170 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 50 sales $262K
- 2 bed 285 sales $530K
- 3 bed 66 sales $658K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Frankston are currently listed at around $830,000 on average. Based on 400 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$830K
400 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$575K
149 units listed in the last 6 months.
549 of the suburb's 15,207 dwellings (3.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Frankston rent for around $650 a week on average, based on 213 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$650/wk
4% below its 4 neighbours (median $680/wk)
213 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$475/wk
93 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
306 rentals advertised against an estimated 6,113 rented homes (5.0%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025125 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 24% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3199.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$650/week ($34,000 a year) on a $830,000 median
$475/week ($25,000 a year) on a $575,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
83 active Airbnb listings: 70 whole homes and 13 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.4% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Frankston safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Frankston sits in the high band, with 6,347 incidents recorded in 2026 — down about 6% on the prior year.
6,347 offences
6.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025152 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Rate
- -0.03 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -11.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
23 schools serve Frankston, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. Frankston Heights Primary School leads the pack.
- • 7,599 students across 16 schools (avg 475)
- • Sectors: 16 Government, 4 Independent, 3 Catholic
- • ICSEA 943-1067, median 1001 (around the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Frankston High School (1,964 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Frankston is very walkable on foot — at 82/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 11 supermarkets, 35 parks and 47 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Frankston.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 580.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 510.4 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 320.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 21.3 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 10 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Frankston.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 64%
- Premises covered
- 20,948
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Frankston: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 89 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 8 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Frankston is home to about 37,300 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $72,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
37,331
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$72,124/yr
Census Median Rent
$342/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$38,636/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.2%
Total Dwellings
15,207
Owner-Occupier Rate
59.8%
Houses
73.4%
Rental Stress
24.7%
Mortgage Stress
28.8%
Work From Home
22.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
509 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 91 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 5,945 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 70.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.8%
- Employment Rate
- 55.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 43.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
1,078 residents (2.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 35,214 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
6% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (1,019 of 17,270).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 20,725 people work here; 17,270 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (1.2 per resident). At least 16% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,795 a year through Frankston based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 63%
- Infrastructure and transport 11%
- Other and special use 10%
- Parks and recreation 8%
- Commercial 7%
Proposed rezonings
- Commercial 1 Zone → Commercial 1 Zone · C167fran, exhibited Jan 2026 28.5 ha
- Commercial 2 Zone → Commercial 2 Zone · C167fran, exhibited Jan 2026 18.7 ha
- Commercial 1 Zone → Commercial 1 Zone · C167fran, exhibited Jan 2026 2.8 ha
and 2 smaller changes
Land in this suburb moved from one zone to another by a planning scheme amendment (Vicmap Planning, CC BY 4.0). Exhibited amendments are proposals and can change or lapse.
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Frankston
In the year to August 2026, 725 new dwellings were approved across Frankston. That mix is 244 houses and 481 units. Approvals are down 46.9% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 802 homes
- Apartment and townhouse projects under construction 56 homes
- Projects firmly planned 485 homes
- Projects likely to go ahead 105 homes
- Projects possible in the longer term 156 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 20.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.98 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Dandenong monitoring station, 18.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Frankston Beach, 2.7 kmwarm summers — mild winters.
- Elevation
- 40 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.5 km
- 2.7 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- 24.5°C
- 4 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.3°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 1.4 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 3199, 420 of 41,433 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.9% (1,188 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3199, 6,496 rooftop-solar systems totalling 38.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 23,650 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 355 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
5 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3199 in 2025-26, rank 129 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 453, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
15 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 20 across postcode 3199.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $817,500 this is $67,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jodie Belyea Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jodie Belyea | 57.1% | 42.9% | +0.3 |
| 2022 | Peta Murphy | 56.3% | 43.7% | -3.5 |
| 2019 | Peta Murphy | 52.7% | 47.3% | -1.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Edbrooke Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paul Edbrooke ALP | 58.7% | 58.7% | 41.3% |
| 2018 | Paul Edbrooke ALP | 50.2% | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| 2014 | Paul Edbrooke ALP | 50.5% | 50.5% | 49.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Frankston
Is Frankston a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Frankston is high (92/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Frankston?
Frankston has a low recorded bushfire history (18/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (43/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Frankston a good place to live?
Frankston has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Frankston?
Frankston, VIC had a population of 37,331 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Frankston, VIC?
The postcode for Frankston, VIC is 3199.
How far is Frankston from Melbourne?
Frankston is 55 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 47 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Frankston?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Frankston was $72,124 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Frankston?
The median advertised rent in Frankston is $650 a week for houses (213 listings) and $475 a week for units (93 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Frankston?
The median age of residents in Frankston was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Frankston at risk of bushfire?
Frankston has a low recorded bushfire history (18/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Frankston?
There are 23 schools inside the Frankston boundary: 1 above, 8 at, and 4 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Frankston walkable?
Frankston scores 82/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Frankston?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Frankston (Dandenong) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.8 µg/m³. That puts Frankston below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Frankston?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Frankston, Frankston Beach (2.7 km away), summer days average 24.5°C, winter nights 8.3°C, and 4 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Frankston?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Frankston belong to?
Frankston sits within the Frankston local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Frankston?
The average residential rates bill through Frankston is $1,795 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Frankston?
Across Frankston, 725 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 46.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Frankston in?
Frankston sits within the federal Division of Dunkley, currently held by Jodie Belyea (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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