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Frankston North Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Frankston North Compares
Frankston North vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Frankston North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,128 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $315 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Frankston North is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3200. It sits about 39 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Frankston local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 5.1 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Frankston North has a population of 5,711 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,128, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 152 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Frankston North includes a median weekly rent of $315, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 2,148 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 46.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Frankston North scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Frankston North include Monterey Secondary College, Aldercourt Primary School and Mahogany Rise Primary School.
Frankston North is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Frankston North Details
| Postcode | 3200 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,711 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,128/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1116/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,148 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 152 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1250223 |
| Longitude | 145.162419 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 39 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Frankston |
| Federal Electorate | Dunkley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,019 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 632 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,674 (29.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,371 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,016 (17.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 710 (12.4%) |
| Arthritis | 658 (11.5%) |
| Diabetes | 391 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 327 (5.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 214 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 193 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 137 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 239 (11.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 926 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 678 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 266 (12.6%) |
Schools in Frankston North
Suburbs Near Frankston North
Same Postcode (3200)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.