Frankston
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Frankston is a lively coastal city in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its picturesque beaches and active arts scene. Combining seaside charm with urban amenities, it's a gateway to the Mornington Peninsula and offers a laid-back lifestyle with modern conveniences. The city is popular for both short getaways and longer stays due to its mix of nature, shopping, and cultural spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
37,331
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.13°, 145.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,415
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
18 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.