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Frankston 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 Compares
Frankston vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Frankston | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,387 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $342 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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 is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3199. It sits about 40 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Frankston local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 19.8 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Frankston has a population of 37,331 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,387, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 545 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Frankston includes a median weekly rent of $342, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 15,207 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 40.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Frankston scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 15 schools in the Frankston area, including Frankston High School, John Paul College, McClelland Secondary College and others.
Frankston is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Frankston Details
| Postcode | 3199 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 37,331 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,387/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $743/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $342 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1887/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15,207 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 545 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1466246 |
| Longitude | 145.135722 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Frankston |
| Federal Electorate | Dunkley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,178 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,204 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 11,072 (29.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 9,186 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 6,692 (17.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3,995 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 3,689 (9.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,938 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,685 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 1,185 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 901 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 292 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,345 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6,384 (42.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5,267 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,953 (13.1%) |
Schools in Frankston
Suburbs Near Frankston
Same Postcode (3199)
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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.