What's it like to live in Frankston?
Frankston is part of Frankston City in Victoria
3199 · VIC
Frankston City Overall Score
49 out of 100
Frankston falls within Frankston City, which scores in the 49th percentile among metro councils in VIC.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 36/100 |
| Community Services | 27/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 77/100 |
| Core Operations | 55/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Bayside affordability with a revitalising town centre and beach access
Frankston sits at the southern end of the Melbourne suburban rail line, right on Port Phillip Bay. It's historically had a mixed reputation but has undergone significant urban renewal — the foreshore, arts centre, and town centre have been substantially upgraded. It offers genuine beach lifestyle at a fraction of inner bayside prices.
Living here: Frankston is Melbourne's value bayside proposition. You get beach access, an improving town centre, and express train to the city for significantly less than Brighton or Sandringham. The revitalisation is real but still in progress — some parts of the municipality are further along than others.