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Frankston North, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Frankston North is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,756. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
5,756 Population 1/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$19,435 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$19,435 median income, 9.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$177,400 home value, $887/mo rent

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About Frankston North

Frankston North

Frankston North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 38 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Frankston local government area. Frankston North recorded a population of 5,711 at the 2021 census.

People

Population5,756
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,435
Per Capita$19,435
Unemployment9.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$177,400
Rent$887
Ownership53.6%
Housing Units2,302

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population5,756
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-38.1235°, 145.1484°
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$19,435
Median Age37.0 years

About Frankston North

Frankston North is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,756. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 North has a population of 5,756 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,756
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Frankston North vs Australia Average

The median household income in Frankston North is $19,435, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,435 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $374, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 547 business establishments.

Income: Frankston North vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,435
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,435
Avg Weekly Wage$374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)547

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Frankston North is $177,400, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $887 (24% below the national average of $1,163). 53.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,302 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,400
37% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$887
24% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.6%
Owner-Occupied53.6%
Renter-Occupied46.4%
Housing Units2,302

Property Tax

Climate in Frankston North

Frankston North 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 North 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 56 feet.

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

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1235°N, 145.1484°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 94 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 99 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 113 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 91 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 70 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 127 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 68 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 96 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 88 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 130 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 140 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 70 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 66 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 126 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 34 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 54 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 108 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 North 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 North

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nepean Special School
Belvedere Park Primary School
Aldercourt Primary School
Karingal Primary School
Mahogany Rise Primary School
Karingal Heights Primary School
Monterey Secondary College
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Radio Stations near Frankston North

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 North

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
Monash Historic Society
Monash University Museum of Art
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 North

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
Caulfield 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
Glen Waverley Public 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
Mt Waverley Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phoenix Park 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 North

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

Hotels in Frankston North

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaford Hotel
Seaford Hotel

Restaurants in Frankston North

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China Garden
Seaford Thai Takeaway

Cafes in Frankston North

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Booster Cafe
Harty Snacks
Starbucks

Clinics in Frankston North

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complete Skin Cancer Clinics

Dentists in Frankston North

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #9216022690
Seaford Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Frankston North

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaford Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Frankston North

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kananook

Gas Stations in Frankston North

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #403731077
AU #452498193
BP
United

Shopping Malls in Frankston North

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karingal Village

Gyms in Frankston North

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Frankston North

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Park Golf Course
Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club

Breweries in Frankston North

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

Stadiums & Teams in Frankston North

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Airports Near Frankston North

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 North

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Seaford Business Centre
Karingal Post Office
Seaford Post Office

Treatment Centers in Frankston North

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Aspect Heatherton
Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic
The Mornington Centre
The Social Domain
Ward Rehabilitation B

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frankston North

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Frankston Presbyterian Church

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 North

What is the population of Frankston North?

Frankston North has a population of 5,756 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Frankston North expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,435, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,400 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $887 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Frankston North?

Frankston North 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 North?

The job market in Frankston North faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $374. There are 547 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Frankston North?

The median home value in Frankston North is $177,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $887. The homeownership rate is 53.6%.

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