Frankston, VIC 3002
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Waterfront
- $335/wk Median
- 42.4% Renters
Frankston Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 23.6k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $335
- To the CBD
- 8.9km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Frankston Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Renters drawn to Frankston usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a solidly-sized suburb of 23,586 people, 42.4% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $335 that reflects its position in the Mornington Peninsula market.
Around Frankston
Frankston Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Frankston Beach
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Frankston
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Frankston
Real questions renters ask before moving to Frankston.
How far is Frankston from the Mornington Peninsula CBD?
Frankston is approximately 11km from the Mornington Peninsula CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Frankston?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Frankston is $335. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $335 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Frankston a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Frankston has a 42.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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