Frankston bushfire risk
Of Frankston’s 25,425 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Frankston’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Frankston
Flood and bushfire areas across Frankston. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Frankston
Frankston sits in the Frankston council area, which recorded 12,643 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,643 total. Figures are for the whole Frankston council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Frankston
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Frankston
Frankston is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: HOUSING CHOICE AND TRANSPORT ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
School catchments in Frankston
Frankston can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Frankston
At the 2021 Census, 22.5% of Frankston’s 37,331 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Frankston
Frankston council approved 796 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Frankston council area (not just Frankston). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.