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Frankston East, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Frankston East is a mid-size city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 34,457. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
34,457 Population 7/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $963/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population34,457
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$963
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units13,783

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population34,457
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-38.1333°, 145.1333°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Frankston East

Frankston East is a mid-size city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 34,457. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Frankston East has a population of 34,457 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

34,457
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Frankston East vs Australia Average

The median household income in Frankston East is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,273 business establishments.

Income: Frankston East vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)3,273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Frankston East is $192,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $963 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 13,783 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$963
17% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units13,783

Property Tax

Climate in Frankston East

Frankston East has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25° 42.8
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.1° 44.4
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.7° / 22.8° 40.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.4° 56.3
May 13.3°C / 56°F 10.6° / 16° 55.3
Jun 11.1°C / 52°F 8.6° / 13.7° 55.8
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 8.1° / 12.9° 56.2
Aug 11.1°C / 52°F 8.4° / 13.8° 57.8
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 55.6
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 57.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.9° 65.8
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 13.8° / 22.6° 66.7
Frankston East enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1333°N, 145.1333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 95 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 99 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 114 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 92 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 71 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 129 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 69 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 83 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 98 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 68 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 89 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 132 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 140 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 71 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 66 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 125 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 36 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 89 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 56 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in

Frankston East has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Frankston East

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kananook Primary School
John Paul College
Frankston East Primary School
St John's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Frankston East

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM MP3 128 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Frankston East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian National Aviation Museum
Ballam Park Homestead
Chicory Kiln
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Fisherman's Cottage
Hastings Museum
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Monash Federation Centre
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
Old Post Office Museum
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
Twisted Science
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Victorian Maritime Centre

Libraries in Frankston East

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Bentleigh Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Brighton Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Cornish Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Elsternwick Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Frankston Library0.0
Hampton Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hargrave-Andrew Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Highett Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
Lamm Jewish Library of Australia0.0
Law Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Manga Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sandringham Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Frankston East

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Bittern Sunday market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gully Market
Oakleigh Market
Seaford Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Frankston East

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dumplings Lin
Frankston Thai Takeaway
Okami

Cafes in Frankston East

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Pear Tree
Wildness

Dentists in Frankston East

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #998968335

Veterinaries in Frankston East

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #11498416256

Gas Stations in Frankston East

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum
Sinopec Frankston

Gyms in Frankston East

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Core24 Health & Fitness Gym

Golf Courses in Frankston East

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Long Island Country Club

Breweries in Frankston East

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bad Shepherd Brewing
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
The Local Brew House
TWØBAYS Brewing Co
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Frankston East

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Airports Near Frankston East

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Frankston East

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beach Street Post Office

Treatment Centers in Frankston East

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aspect Heatherton
Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic
The Mornington Centre
Ward Rehabilitation B

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankston East

What is the population of Frankston East?

Frankston East has a population of 34,457 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Frankston East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $192,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Frankston East?

Frankston East enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Frankston East?

Frankston East has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 3,273 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Frankston East?

The median home value in Frankston East is $192,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $963. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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