Frankston South

VIC 3199 • Greater Melbourne

18,801
Population (2021)
$44,824
Median Income
14.56 kmΒ²
Area
98m
Elevation
Elevated ViewsFamily-FriendlyBayside AdjacentEstablished

About Frankston South

Frankston South is the premium residential area of the Frankston region, an established suburb of 18,800 located 43 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb occupies elevated terrain south of Frankston proper, offering bay views and quality family homes. Though lacking direct rail, proximity to Frankston station and services make it functional.

Mount Eliza's shopping village and nearby Frankston provide retail, while the elevated streets offer glimpses of Port Phillip Bay. The suburb has a distinct character from Frankston properβ€”quieter, more established, and increasingly sought-after. Frankston South attracts families seeking quality housing with bay proximity at prices below equivalent Mornington or Mount Eliza properties.

Frankston South falls under postcode 3199 and is governed by Frankston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frankston (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3199
Urban Area
Frankston - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18Β°, 145.13Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
14.56 kmΒ²
Elevation
98m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
44 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
18,199
Census 2021
18,801
3.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,712
Income 2021
$44,824
22.1% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,171
Born Overseas 4,070

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,369
  • 2. New Zealand 267
  • 3. Scotland 208
  • 4. China 184
  • 5. India 169
  • 6. Germany 141
  • 7. South Africa 135
  • 8. Italy 93
  • 9. United States 82
  • 10. Netherlands 79
  • 11. Greece 75
  • 12. Ireland 73
  • 13. Philippines 64
  • 14. Canada 56
  • 15. Wales 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,164
Australian 6,665
Irish 2,297
Scottish 2,248
Italian 877
German 811
Dutch 485
Chinese 404
Greek 388
Indian 238

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,660
Both parents born in Australia
5,303
Both parents born overseas
3,045
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.5%
Christianity
40.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
959 (5.1%)
5-14 years
2,632 (14.0%)
15-19 years
1,187 (6.3%)
20-24 years
871 (4.6%)
25-34 years
1,568 (8.3%)
35-44 years
2,371 (12.6%)
45-54 years
2,704 (14.4%)
55-64 years
2,378 (12.6%)
65-74 years
1,996 (10.6%)
75-84 years
1,378 (7.3%)
85+ years
758 (4.0%)

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