Population:
- 112,062 (1996 census)
- Growth rate from 91-96 was 4%, this is expected to slow, with an anticipated growth rate of 1.75% over the next 20 years
- Age structure
| Age Group | Frankston % | Melbourne % |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 4 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| 5 – 14 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| 15 – 24 | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| 25 – 34 | 15.2% | 16.7% |
| 35 – 49 | 21.8% | 22.5% |
| 50 – 59 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| 60 – 69 | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| 70 – 84 | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| 85 Plus | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Birthplace and Language
- Frankston is predominantly Anglo Saxon in origin, with the top four countries of birth outside Australia being UK, New Zealand, Netherlands and Germany
- English is the major language spoken at home
Religion
- No data available
Employment / Education
- The weekly individual income of Frankston residents is on par with Melbourne metropolitan area.
- School attendance is higher than for Melbourne as a whole, in particular for pre-school and primary schools (reflecting the higher percentage of children 0-12 than Melbourne’s average)
- 24.3% of employed workers are in the wholesale and retail trade sectors, 20.7% in electrical, gas and water utilities and 17.2% in community services
28.1% are clerks, in sales or services, 24.4% are professionals or associate professionals.