Demographics
This information is based on the 2006 Census
Frankston City is situated on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay approximately 40 kilometres south of Melbourne. The municipality covers an area of about 131 square kilometres from Seaford Wetlands in the north, to Mt Eliza in the south, and the Western Port Highway in the east. The western boundary of the City is made up of about 10 kilometres of coastline along Port Phillip Bay.
Frankston City is strategically placed as the activity centre for the Mornington Peninsula and the nearby south east growth corridor of Melbourne. Currently, Frankston City provides regional shopping, education, health, community service, financial, recreation and leisure and entertainment facilities for a population catchment far greater than its municipal boundaries.
Visiting Frankston City
In summation, Frankston City is an enviable and exciting place in which to live, work and visit, and offers:
- Vibrant and diverse communities
- A unique lifestyle, 10 kilometres of beautiful coastline, clean foreshore and beaches
- Cutting-edge arts facilities and excellent restaurants and cafés
- World-class health and education facilities
- Proactive commercial, retail and clean manufacturing business environment
Information Sources
The Census 2011 information will be available in late 2012.
Contact
For more information contact Council's Senior Policy Officer on 9784 1967.