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VIC · Frankston Council

Frankston, 3199

Current weather

10.6°CThunderstorm

91% humidity · 32.1 km/h wind · 12.1° / 10.6° today · 18.6 mm rain

Desirability score

70.7/100

131st in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Frankston is a larger established suburb in the Frankston area, home to around 37,331 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 9,182 offences in 2026, roughly 246.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 16 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 47 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
37,331
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,387
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,253 of 16,463
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
55.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,425 / 3,082 / 928

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
9,182
Against the person
1,187
Against property
4,302
Rate per 1,000 residents
246
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 31 residents
State safety percentile
93.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage581
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle902
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store892
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order837
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions1143

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
1,001
  • Ballam Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • David Scott SchoolSpecial
  • Frankston East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Frankston Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Frankston High SchoolSecondary
  • Frankston Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Frankston Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • John Paul CollegeSecondary
  • Karingal Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Karingal Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

235 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Frankston Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Frankston Station
  • Frankston Station
  • Frankston Station
  • Leawarra Rail Replacement Bus Stop

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

47 active roadworks / incidents

  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD, FRANKSTON OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON IN-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/09/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD, FRANKSTON OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF16 Sep 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/09/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON IN-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD16 Sep 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CRANBOURNE ROAD, MCMAHONS ROAD14 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCMAHONS ROAD, CRANBOURNE ROAD14 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCMAHONS ROAD, FRANKSTON FREEWAY14 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CRANBOURNE ROAD, GERTRUDE STREET14 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON FREEWAY, MCMAHONS ROAD14 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON FREEWAY, DORNING WAY03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

177 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • To construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) and to reduce the number of car parking spaces under Clause 52.06-3
    2 THE MALL FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct five (5) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and waiver of one (1) visitor car space under Clause 52.06 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    26A QUEEN STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6) and Erosion Management Overlay Schedule 3 (EMO3).
    58 CLIFF ROAD FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    5 TOWER AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Use of the land for food and drink premises (cafe and restaurant) and the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and cafe licence) and the provision of car parking at less than the rates specified in Clause 52.06 Amendments: - To increase the area of the first floor used by the restaurant - To increase the red line area where liquor may be sold and consumed to the restaurant - To increase the number of patrons to the restaurant
    30 LONG ISLAND DRIVE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    17 ADDICOTT STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and cafe licence), to construct or carry out buildings and works in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), to erect and display internally illuminated business identification signage and to reduce the number of car spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    25 PLAYNE STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by the RA
  • To construct an extension to existing dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    26 KURONG AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6)
    4 WOODLANDS GROVE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct three (3) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to construct buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    12 GAIRLOCH DRIVE FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct buildings and works in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) and to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    300D HEATHERHILL ROAD FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To use the land to sell and consume liquor
    465 NEPEAN HIGHWAY FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To undertake buildings and works (front fence) in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    1/15 ST JOHNS AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    37 FROME AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Building and works (compromising internal and external alterations and refurbishment) of the existing building. To reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06 of the Frankston Planning Scheme (in association with the use of the land (Lot 6) as a Place of Worship)
    19 STIEBEL PLACE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - The construction of extensions to the existing dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay This application amends the plans, reducing the footprint of the extension
    170 GOULD STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    132 MCMAHONS ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • To construct an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    60 LARDNER ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To use and construct a Child Care Centre within a Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), to construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 5 (DDO5), to create/alter access to a road in Road Zone Category 1 and to erect and display business identification signage.
    366 NEPEAN HIGHWAY FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct an extension to an existing dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    13 SANDGATE AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into three (3) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    42 HILLCREST ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct buildings and works in a Commercial 1 Zone (B1Z) and to erect and display business identification signage
    332 CRANBOURNE ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Lapsed
  • To construct buildings and works associated with a Section 2 Use in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    238-250 SKYE ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To use the land for car sales and motor repairs, construct buildings and works and display signage (including illuminated signage, business identification signage and promotion signage) in a Commercial 2 Zone (C2Z) To construct buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    24 OVERTON ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • To subdivide the land into fifteen (15) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    5 CRATHIE COURT FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    13 SPRING STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two(2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6)
    4 GEOFFREY COURT FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone
    1 REDGDON AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land to sell and consume liquor, to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-3 of the Frankston Planning Scheme, the erection and display of business identification signage (including internally illuminated business identification signage) and to construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z)
    197 KARINGAL DRIVE FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct buildings and works (roof and walls to enclose existing upper terrace) to an existing dwelling in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6)
    1 GRAND VIEW GROVE FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct or carry out buildings or works for a dwelling exceeding 7 metres in height in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6) and to carry out buildings and works and vegetation removal in an Erosion Management Overlay Schedule 3 (EMO3)
    46 CLIFF ROAD FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and create access to a Transport Zone 2
    160 CRANBOURNE ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To construct an outbuilding (shed) within a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    27 Kurong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to construct buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO) and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6)
    33 DENBIGH STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary Re-Alignment
    28 Beach StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    5 LOGAN STREET FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Section 72 - Use and development of the land for a convenience shop and associated works to the existing car park to an existing service station and to use and develop the land for a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium)
    40-46 MCMAHONS ROAD FRANKSTON 3199Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for a Medical Centre, undertake works associated with the Medical Centre and to erect and display business identification signage in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) To undertake buildings and works within the Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    26 ASHLEIGH AVENUE FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate
  • To subdivide the land into three (3) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    314 Skye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit 229/2020/P "To construct six (6) triple storey dwellings on a lot in a Residential Growth Zone Schedule 1 (RGZ1), To construct buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO), To construct a building and carry out buildings and works in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 12 (DDO12)" to amend the development from seven to six dwellings and reduction in maximum build height.
    23 EBDALE STREET FRANKSTON 3199NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

155 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • ATM (2)
  • atmxATM
  • Bakery
  • Battery WorldBattery

    138

  • Bbq (10)
  • Bench (10)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Ballymore CourtBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

31 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alicia Court ReservePark
  • Beauty ParkPark
  • Brooklyn Avenue ReservePark
  • Bruce ParkPark
  • Bunarong Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Dunsterville Crescent ReservePark
  • Ebdale Street ReservePark
  • Ellis Street ReservePark
  • Esplanade ReservePark
  • Evelyn ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
29
Emergency department
On site
  • Adult Prevention and Recovery Care (APARC)Beach Streethospital
  • Allied healthBeach Streetclinic
  • Beach Street spinal and pilatesBeach Streetphysiotherapist
  • Buildingbuilding
  • Capital Radiology FrankstonBeach Streetclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Clinicclinic
  • Cranbourne Road Medical CentreCranbourne Roaddoctor
  • Dentistdentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • BALLAM PARKNH0652
  • BRUCE MANORNH1998

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Long Island Early Learning CentreOverton Roadchildcare
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
100
Parks (OSM)
66

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
70.7/100
National rank
131st in Australia
State rank
39th in VIC
Peer rank
#3 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#11 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime581
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime902
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime892
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime837
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime1143
  • Long Island Early Learning CentrechildcareOverton Roadchildcare
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • BALLAM PARKheritageNH0652
  • BRUCE MANORheritageNH1998
  • Adult Prevention and Recovery Care (APARC)healthBeach Streethospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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