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Frankston City
2011 Census results
Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Greater Melbourne
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Table of contents
Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2
Population highlights 4
About the areas 6
Five year age groups 9
Ancestry 12
Birthplace 15
Year of arrival in Australia 17
Proficiency in English 19
Language spoken at home 22
Religion 25
Qualifications 27
Highest level of schooling 29
Education institution attending 32
Need for assistance 35
Employment status 38
Industry sectors of employment 41
Occupations of employment 44
Method of travel to work 47
Volunteer work 49
Unpaid care 51
Individual income 53
Household income 55
Households summary 57
Household size 60
Dwelling type 63
Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65
Internet connection 67
Number of cars per household 69
Housing tenure 72
Housing loan repayments 74
Housing rental payments 76
SEIFA - disadvantage 79
About the community profile 80
The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Frankston City population for 2012.
Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in
Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of
Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of the Frankston City. To
provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the
Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for the
Frankston City.
See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to
use each one.
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Frankston City
Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in
numberChange in
percent
2001 114,008 -- --
2002 115,317 +1,309 +1.15
2003 116,537 +1,220 +1.06
2004 118,143 +1,606 +1.38
2005 119,756 +1,613 +1.37
2006 121,369 +1,613 +1.35
2007 123,126 +1,757 +1.45
2008 125,279 +2,153 +1.75
2009 127,346 +2,067 +1.65
2010 128,558 +1,212 +0.95
2011 130,055 +1,497 +1.16
2012 131,188 +1,133 +0.87
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts
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Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by.id the population experts
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by.id the population experts
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2011 Frankston City Greater Melbourne Victoria Australia
Median age 3736
37 37
Median weeklyhouseholdincome
$1,140$1,333 $1,216 $1,234
Couples withchildren 30%
34% 32% 31%
Older coupleswithout children 8% 8%
9% 9%
Medium andhigh densityHousing
18%28% 23% 25%
Householdswith amortgage
40%35% 34% 33%
Median weeklyrent $265
$300 $277 $285
Householdsrenting 27%
26% 26%
29%
Non-Englishspeakingbackgrounds
10%24% 20% 16%
Universityattendance 3%
5% 5% 4%
Bachelor orHigher degree 12%
24% 21% 19%
Vocational 22%15% 16% 18%
Public transport(to work) 6%
14% 11% 10%
Population highlights
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Unemployment 3%6% 5% 6%
SEIFA index ofdisadvantage2011
9971020 1010 1002
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Location and boundaries
Frankston City is located in the outer southern suburbs of Melbourne, about 40 kilometres south of the Melbourne
CBD. Frankston City is bounded by the Cities of Kingston and Greater Dandenong in the north, the City of Casey in
the east, Mornington Peninsula Shire in the south, and Port Phillip Bay in the west. Frankston City's boundaries are
Eel Race Road, the Eel Race drain, the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, Wadsley Road, Learmonth Road, Thompson
Road and Thompsons Road in the north, the Dandenong-Hastings Road in the east, Baxter-Tooradin Road, Golf
Links Road, the Peninsula Link, Sages Road, Moorooduc Highway, Humphries Road and Kackeraboite Creek in the
south, and the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in the west.
Name origin
Frankston is thought to be named after General Sir Thomas Harte Franks, a British army officer, or after Francis
(Frank) Liardet, a prominent early settler, or after Charles Franks, an early settler of Melbourne.
About the area
Important
Statistics
Population
126,4572011 Usual residents
Land area
12,952hectares (130
Km )2
Population density
9.76persons per hectare
Frankston City
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Settlement history
European settlement dates from the 1840s, with land used mainly for grazing, farming and fishing. Growth took place
in the 1850s when the township of Frankston was established, the site chosen due to its supply of freshwater from
Kananook Creek. The arrival of the railway in the 1880s brought population growth. Frankston functioned as a resort
town for Melbourne in the early 1900s. The most significant development occurred during the post-war years, with
rapid growth between the 1950s and the 1980s. From the 1950s the suburb of Seaford was developed. During the
1960s and 1970s suburbs such as Frankston Heights, Frankston North, Frankston South and Karingal were
developed. From the 1980s the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Langwarrin and Skye were developed, these areas still
having zoned land available for further development. The population of the City has increased since the early 1990s,
rising from about 99,000 in 1991 to over 125,000 in 2011. Most of the recent growth has been in the suburbs of
Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Skye and the new suburb of Sandhurst.
Land use
Frankston City is a predominantly residential area,
with some rural-residential, industrial, commercial
and rural areas. The City encompasses a total
land area of 131 square kilometres. Central
Frankston functions as the major regional retail
and commercial centre, servicing outer southern
Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Transport
Frankston City is served by the Frankston
Freeway, the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, the
Moorooduc Highway, the Nepean Highway, the
Peninsula Link, the Frankston-Dandenong Road,
the Dandenong-Hastings Road and the Frankston
railway line, with stations at Frankston, Kananook and Seaford.
Major features
Major features of the City include the Frankston Town Centre, Bayside Shopping Centre, Centro Karingal Shopping
Centre, Chisholm Institute of TAFE (Frankston Campus), Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Frankston Hospital,
Frankston Pier, George Pentland Botanical Gardens, Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve, The Pines Flora and
Fauna Reserve, Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands, Frankston Reservoir, Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Beach and
Seaford Beach.
Indigenous background
The original inhabitants of the Frankston area were the Boonerwurrung Aboriginal people.
Included areas
Frankston City includes the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin,
Langwarrin South, Sandhurst, Seaford and Skye.
Land use
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The Age Structure of the Frankston City provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and
facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of the Frankston City's residential role and function and how it is
likely to change in the future.
Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which
enables direct comparison between each group.
To get a more complete picture the Frankston City's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household
Types and Dwelling Types.
Five year age groups
Age structure - Five year age groups
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Five year age groups(years) Number %
GreaterMelbourne Number %
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
0 to 4 8,675 6.9 6.5 7,559 6.4 6.3 +1,116
5 to 9 7,646 6.0 6.0 7,895 6.7 6.3 -249
10 to 14 7,990 6.3 5.9 8,627 7.3 6.4 -637
15 to 19 8,527 6.7 6.3 8,251 7.0 6.7 +276
20 to 24 8,414 6.7 7.5 7,522 6.4 7.4 +892
25 to 29 8,546 6.8 7.9 7,233 6.1 7.1 +1,313
30 to 34 8,565 6.8 7.5 8,396 7.1 7.7 +169
35 to 39 9,206 7.3 7.5 9,100 7.7 7.9 +106
40 to 44 9,399 7.4 7.5 8,921 7.6 7.5 +478
45 to 49 9,198 7.3 6.9 8,601 7.3 7.2 +597
50 to 54 8,541 6.8 6.4 7,597 6.4 6.4 +944
55 to 59 7,516 5.9 5.6 7,159 6.1 5.9 +357
60 to 64 6,935 5.5 5.1 5,628 4.8 4.5 +1,307
65 to 69 5,344 4.2 3.9 4,430 3.8 3.6 +914
70 to 74 4,073 3.2 3.0 3,487 3.0 3.0 +586
75 to 79 3,099 2.5 2.4 3,132 2.7 2.6 -33
80 to 84 2,503 2.0 2.0 2,303 2.0 2.0 +200
85 and over 2,280 1.8 1.8 1,963 1.7 1.6 +317
Total 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,804 100.0 100.0 +8,653
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Five year age structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there
was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a higher proportion of people in
the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 19.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 13.7% were aged 65 years and over, compared
with 18.5% and 13.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the age structure of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (6.8% compared to 7.9%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 20 to 24 (6.7% compared to 7.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (6.8% compared to 7.5%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, Frankston City's population increased by 8,653 people (7.3%). This represents an average
annual population change of 1.43% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:
25 to 29 (+1,313 persons)
60 to 64 (+1,307 persons)
0 to 4 (+1,116 persons)
50 to 54 (+944 persons)
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Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.
Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in the Frankston City regardless of where they were
born or what language they speak.
Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more
complete picture of the Frankston City's ethnic characteristics.
Ancestry
Ancestry - ranked by size
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Ancestry Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
English 49,871 39.4 26.9 43,570 37.0 25.7 +6,301
Australian 45,216 35.8 26.4 46,191 39.2 30.2 -975
Irish 12,591 10.0 8.8 10,669 9.1 8.4 +1,922
Scottish 12,399 9.8 7.2 10,541 8.9 6.7 +1,858
German 4,699 3.7 3.0 4,253 3.6 3.1 +446
Italian 4,202 3.3 7.0 3,634 3.1 7.2 +568
Dutch 3,149 2.5 1.6 2,979 2.5 1.7 +170
Greek 1,886 1.5 3.9 1,620 1.4 4.1 +266
Indian 1,839 1.5 3.2 1,027 0.9 1.9 +812
Chinese 1,614 1.3 6.1 1,102 0.9 5.0 +512
Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Ancestry - totals
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Ancestry totals Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Not stated 8,306 6.6 6.4 10,010 8.5 8.1 -1,704
Total People 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,787 100.0 100.0 +8,670
Total responses 166,784 -- -- 152,503 -- -- +14,281
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Ancestry, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Frankston City in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries
nominated were:
English (49,871 people or 39.4%)
Australian (45,216 people or 35.8%)
Irish (12,591 people or 10.0%)
Scottish (12,399 people or 9.8%)
German (4,699 people or 3.7%)
In combination these five ancestries account for 124,776 responses in total, or 98.67% of all responses.
The major differences between the ancestries of the population in the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of people with English ancestry (39.4% compared to 26.9%)
A larger percentage of people with Australian ancestry (35.8% compared to 26.4%)
A larger percentage of people with Scottish ancestry (9.8% compared to 7.2%)
A larger percentage of people with Irish ancestry (10.0% compared to 8.8%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:
English (+6,301 persons)
Irish (+1,922 persons)
Scottish (+1,858 persons)
Australian (-975 persons)
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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in the
Frankston City. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source
countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.
To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, the Frankston City's Country of Birth data
should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.
Birthplace
Birthplace - ranked by size
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Country of birth Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
United Kingdom 9,976 7.9 4.1 10,244 8.7 4.4 -268
New Zealand 2,879 2.3 1.7 2,479 2.1 1.5 +400
India 1,295 1.0 2.7 652 0.6 1.4 +643
Philippines 854 0.7 0.8 569 0.5 0.7 +285
Germany 812 0.6 0.5 809 0.7 0.6 +3
Netherlands 811 0.6 0.3 841 0.7 0.4 -30
South Africa 746 0.6 0.5 527 0.4 0.5 +219
China 607 0.5 2.3 337 0.3 1.5 +270
Italy 604 0.5 1.7 607 0.5 2.0 -3
Sri Lanka 577 0.5 1.1 469 0.4 0.8 +108
Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Birthplace - summary
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Birthplace Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Total Overseas born 27,532 21.8 31.4 24,500 20.8 28.6 +3,032
Non-English speaking
backgrounds
12,908 10.2 24.2 10,379 8.8 21.6 +2,529
Main English speaking
countries
14,624 11.6 7.2 14,121 12.0 7.0 +503
Australia 91,793 72.6 63.3 84,692 71.9 64.5 +7,101
Not Stated 7,131 5.6 5.3 8,607 7.3 6.9 -1,476
Total Population 126,456 100.0 100.0 117,799 100.0 100.0 +8,657
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Country of birth, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the country of birth of the population in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows
that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non-
English speaking background.
Overall, 21.8% of the population was born overseas, and 10.2% were from a non-English speaking background,
compared with 31.4% and 24.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the Frankston City was India, where 1.0% of the population, or
1,295 people, were born.
The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne
were:
A larger percentage of people born in United Kingdom (7.9% compared to 4.1%)
A smaller percentage of people born in China (0.5% compared to 2.3%)
A smaller percentage of people born in India (1.0% compared to 2.7%)
A smaller percentage of people born in Italy (0.5% compared to 1.7%)
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 3,032 or 12.4%, and the number of
people from a non-English speaking background increased by 2,529 or 24.4%.
The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those
born in:
India (+643 persons)
New Zealand (+400 persons)
Philippines (+285 persons)
China (+270 persons)
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The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree
to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of the Frankston City in housing the
overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment
opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area.
The Frankston City's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data,
is a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.
Year of arrival in Australia
Year of arrival in Australia
Frankston City 2011
Year of arrival in Australia Number %Greater
Melbourne
2006 to 9 Aug 2011 4,177 15.1 23.2
2001 to 2005 2,764 10.0 11.2
1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 3,272 11.9 14.4
1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 4,364 15.8 14.7
1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 3,603 13.1 10.1
1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 4,760 17.3 12.3
Arrived in 1960 or earlier 3,497 12.7 10.0
Not stated 1,148 4.2 4.2
Total 27,585 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Year of arrival in Australia, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater
Melbourne shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion of
recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).
Overall, 70.7% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 15.1% arrived during or after 2006,
compared with 61.4% and 23.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the year of arrival data of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (17.3% compared to 12.3%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1971 and 1980 (13.1% compared to 10.1%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between in 1960 or earlier (12.7% compared to 10.0%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1981 and 1990 (15.8% compared to 14.7%)
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Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language
other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,
Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects the Frankston City's ethnic composition and how
long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to
communicate with the local population in languages other than English.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
English proficiency Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Speaks English only 107,569 85.1 66.3 101,315 86.0 68.5 +6,254
Speaks another language,
and English well or very well
11,608 9.2 24.0 8,586 7.3 21.1 +3,022
Speaks another language,
and English not well or not
at all
1,491 1.2 5.0 1,231 1.0 4.9 +260
Not Stated 5,789 4.6 4.6 6,669 5.7 5.6 -880
Total population 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,801 100.0 100.0 +8,656
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Proficiency in English, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the proficiency in English data for the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that
there was a higher proportion of persons who spoke English only, and a lower proportion of persons who spoke
another language and English not well or not at all.
Overall, 85.1% of persons spoke English only, and 1.2% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,
compared with 66.3% and 5.0% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were
in those speaking:
Speaks English only (+6,254 persons)
Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+3,022 persons)
Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+260 persons)
Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other
than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and
nationalities are retaining their language.
The Frankston City's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in
English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the
multicultural community.
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home - ranked by size
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Language (excludesEnglish) Number %
GreaterMelbourne Number %
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
Greek 1,030 0.8 2.8 946 0.8 3.1 +84
Italian 900 0.7 2.8 857 0.7 3.3 +43
Mandarin 654 0.5 2.5 368 0.3 1.7 +286
Filipino/Tagalog 625 0.5 0.7 405 0.3 0.6 +220
German 580 0.5 0.4 523 0.4 0.4 +57
Spanish 570 0.5 0.7 509 0.4 0.6 +61
Arabic 490 0.4 1.6 395 0.3 1.5 +95
Dutch 463 0.4 0.2 393 0.3 0.2 +70
Malayalam 428 0.3 0.2 130 0.1 0.1 +298
Hindi 415 0.3 0.8 268 0.2 0.5 +147
Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Language - summary
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Language summary Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Speaks English only 107,570 85.1 66.3 101,316 86.0 68.5 +6,254
Non-English total 12,912 10.2 29.1 9,684 8.2 26.0 +3,228
Not stated 5,975 4.7 4.6 6,799 5.8 5.6 -824
Total Population 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,799 100.0 100.0 +8,658
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Language spoken at home, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater
Melbourne shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only, and a smaller proportion of
those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).
Overall, 85.1% of the population spoke English only, and 10.2% spoke a non-English language, compared with 66.3%
and 29.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in the Frankston City was Greek, with 0.8% of the
population, or 1,030 people speaking this language at home.
The major differences between the languages spoken at home for the population of the Frankston City and Greater
Melbourne in 2011 were:
A smaller percentage speaking Italian at home (0.7% compared to 2.8%)
A smaller percentage speaking Greek at home (0.8% compared to 2.8%)
A smaller percentage speaking Vietnamese at home (0.1% compared to 2.1%)
A smaller percentage speaking Mandarin at home (0.5% compared to 2.5%)
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by
3,228 or 33.3%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 6,254 or 6.2%.
The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were
for those speaking:
Malayalam (+298 persons)
Mandarin (+286 persons)
Filipino/Tagalog (+220 persons)
Russian (+168 persons)
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The Frankston City's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in
conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing
the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious
compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the
population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief
systems.
The Frankston City's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as
Country of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.
Religion
Religions - ranked by size
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Religion Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Western (Roman) Catholic 29,138 23.0 27.1 26,530 22.5 28.2 +2,608
Anglican 21,820 17.3 10.8 22,190 18.8 12.2 -370
Uniting Church 4,782 3.8 3.4 4,678 4.0 4.0 +104
Presbyterian and Reformed 4,180 3.3 2.1 3,964 3.4 2.3 +216
Christian,nfd 2,899 2.3 1.9 1,828 1.6 1.4 +1,071
Baptist 1,868 1.5 1.5 1,807 1.5 1.4 +61
Greek Orthodox 1,837 1.5 4.0 1,574 1.3 4.3 +263
Buddhism 1,484 1.2 4.0 880 0.7 3.5 +604
Pentecostal 1,316 1.0 0.9 1,123 1.0 0.8 +193
Islam 1,009 0.8 3.6 779 0.7 2.8 +230
Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Religions - summary
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Religion totals Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Christian total 71,831 56.8 55.8 67,387 57.2 59.0 +4,444
Non Christian total 4,535 3.6 11.8 2,836 2.4 9.1 +1,699
Non-classifiable religious
belief
1,389 1.1 0.9 1,132 1.0 0.8 +257
No religion 36,508 28.9 23.5 30,349 25.8 20.0 +6,159
Not stated 12,194 9.6 8.1 16,097 13.7 11.1 -3,903
Total Population 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,801 100.0 100.0 +8,656
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Religion, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in religion, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne
shows that there was a lower proportion of people who professed a religion and a higher proportion who stated they
had no religion.
Overall, 60.4% of the population nominated a religion, and 28.9% said they had no religion, compared with 67.6%
and 23.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The largest single religion in the Frankston City was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 23.0% of the population or
29,138 people as adherents.
The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne
were:
A larger percentage who nominated Anglican (17.3% compared to 10.8%)
A larger percentage who nominated Presbyterian and Reformed (3.3% compared to 2.1%)
A smaller percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (23.0% compared to 27.1%)
A smaller percentage who nominated Islam (0.8% compared to 3.6%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were
for those who nominated:
Western (Roman) Catholic (+2,608 persons)
Christian,nfd (+1,071 persons)
Buddhism (+604 persons)
Hinduism (+457 persons)
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Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most
important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and
Occupation, the Frankston City's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-
economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.
Qualifications
Highest qualification achieved
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Qualification level Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Bachelor or Higher degree 12,181 11.9 23.6 8,787 9.4 19.6 +3,394
Advanced Diploma or
Diploma
8,688 8.5 8.8 6,620 7.1 7.7 +2,068
Vocational 22,215 21.7 15.0 18,398 19.6 14.2 +3,817
No qualification 47,669 46.7 42.4 46,937 50.1 45.8 +732
Not stated 11,399 11.2 10.3 12,981 13.9 12.8 -1,582
Total persons aged 15+ 102,152 100.0 100.0 93,723 100.0 100.0 +8,429
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Highest qualification achieved, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the qualifications of the population in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows
that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced
Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 42.2% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 46.7% had no qualifications,
compared with 47.3% and 42.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne
were:
A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (21.7% compared to 15.0%)
A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (46.7% compared to 42.4%)
A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (11.9% compared to 23.6%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were in
those with:
Vocational qualifications (+3,817 persons)
Bachelor or Higher degrees (+3,394 persons)
Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+2,068 persons)
No qualifications (+732 persons)
Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators,
such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access
services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.
Highest level of schooling
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Level of schooling Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Year 8 or below 5,647 5.5 6.4 6,261 6.7 7.8 -614
Year 9 or equivalent 8,241 8.1 5.5 8,423 9.0 6.2 -182
Year 10 or equivalent 20,419 20.0 12.9 19,857 21.2 14.1 +562
Year 11 or equivalent 16,241 15.9 11.5 15,500 16.5 12.6 +741
Year 12 or equivalent 42,722 41.8 54.6 33,494 35.7 48.4 +9,228
Did not go to school 399 0.4 1.2 377 0.4 1.3 +22
Not stated 8,481 8.3 7.9 9,811 10.5 9.7 -1,330
Total persons aged 15+ 102,150 100.0 100.0 93,723 100.0 100.0 +8,427
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Highest level of schooling completed, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to
Greater Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10
or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Overall, 34.0% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 41.8% went on to complete Year 12 or
equivalent, compared with 26.0% and 54.6% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in the Frankston City and Greater
Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (20.0% compared to 12.9%)
A larger percentage of persons who completed year 11 or equivalent (15.9% compared to 11.5%)
A larger percentage of persons who completed year 9 or equivalent (8.1% compared to 5.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (41.8% compared to 54.6%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in the Frankston City, between 2006 and
2011 were:
Year 12 or equivalent (+9,228 persons)
Year 11 or equivalent (+741 persons)
Year 8 or below (-614 persons)
Year 10 or equivalent (+562 persons)
Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The share of the Frankston City's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the
population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean
young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out
educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.
This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.
Education institution attending
Education institute attending
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Type of institute Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Pre-school 2,295 1.8 1.7 1,914 1.6 1.6 +381
Primary school 9,873 7.8 7.6 10,081 8.6 7.9 -208
Primary - Government 7,726 6.1 4.9 8,044 6.8 5.2 -318
Primary - Catholic 1,270 1.0 1.7 1,448 1.2 1.8 -178
Primary - Independent 877 0.7 0.9 589 0.5 0.9 +288
Secondary school 8,098 6.4 6.3 8,063 6.8 6.5 +35
Secondary - Government 5,841 4.6 3.4 5,883 5.0 3.6 -42
Secondary - Catholic 1,099 0.9 1.5 1,262 1.1 1.5 -163
Secondary - Independent 1,158 0.9 1.4 918 0.8 1.4 +240
TAFE 3,287 2.6 2.2 2,637 2.2 2.1 +650
University 3,267 2.6 5.3 2,341 2.0 4.7 +926
Other 1,086 0.9 1.0 699 0.6 0.8 +387
Not attending 89,646 70.9 69.2 81,515 69.2 68.2 +8,131
Not stated 8,904 7.0 6.6 10,554 9.0 8.2 -1,650
Total 126,456 100.0 100.0 117,804 100.0 100.0 +8,652
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Education institute attending, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in education institute attending, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to
Greater Melbourne shows that there was a similar proportion attending primary school, a similar proportion attending
secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.
Overall, 7.8% of the population were attending primary school, 6.4% of the population were attending secondary
institutions, and 5.2% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 7.6%, 6.3% and 7.6% respectively for Greater
Melbourne.
The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in the Frankston City and
Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of persons not attending (70.9% compared to 69.2%)
A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic secondary school (4.6% compared to 3.4%)
A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic primary school (6.1% compared to 4.9%)
A smaller percentage of persons attending University (2.6% compared to 5.3%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, Frankston City's population aged 15 years and over increased by 8,652 people (+7.3%). This
represents an average annual change of 1.43% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in the Frankston City, between 2006
and 2011 were in those who nominated:
University (+926 persons)
TAFE (+650 persons)
Pre-school (+381 persons)
Primary - Government (-318 persons)
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The Frankston City's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability.
The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in
the provision of information and support to carers. The Frankston City's disability statistics help in understanding the
prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with
a disability, how that support is provided.
Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be
treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.
Need for assistance
Need for assistance with core activities
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number
% of total agegroup
GreaterMelbourne Number
% of total agegroup
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
0 to 4 98 1.1 1.0 93 1.2 0.8 +5
5 to 9 280 3.7 2.5 196 2.5 2.0 +84
10 to 19 493 3.0 2.0 339 2.0 1.5 +154
20 to 59 1,787 2.6 2.0 1,532 2.4 1.8 +255
60 to 64 440 6.3 6.1 300 5.3 5.6 +140
65 to 69 359 6.7 7.8 241 5.4 6.9 +118
70 to 74 369 9.1 11.6 272 7.8 10.7 +97
75 to 79 436 14.1 18.7 460 14.7 16.9 -24
80 to 84 576 23.0 28.9 606 26.3 27.9 -30
85 and over 913 39.9 48.4 947 48.2 46.9 -34
Total persons needing
assistance
5,751 4.5 4.5 4,986 4.2 4.0 +765
Need for assistance with core activities
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number %
GreaterMelbourne Number %
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
Total persons needing
assistance
5,751 4.5 4.5 4,986 4.2 4.0 +765
Total persons not needing
assistance
113,907 90.1 90.3 105,359 89.4 89.7 +8,548
Not stated 6,799 5.4 5.2 7,459 6.3 6.3 -660
Total population 126,457 100.0 100.0 117,804 100.0 100.0 +8,653
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Need for assistance with core activities, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in need for assistance with core activities, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in the Frankston City compared to Greater Melbourne shows that
there was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.
Overall, 4.5% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.5% for Greater
Melbourne.
The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in the Frankston City and Greater
Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of persons aged 5 to 9 (3.7% compared to 2.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 85 and over (39.9% compared to 48.4%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (23.0% compared to 28.9%)
A smaller percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (14.1% compared to 18.7%)
Emerging groups
The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in the Frankston
City were in the age groups:
20 to 59 (+255 persons)
10 to 19 (+154 persons)
60 to 64 (+140 persons)
65 to 69 (+118 persons)
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The Frankston City's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or
part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and
social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure,
which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available
in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).
Employment status
Employment status
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Employment status Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Employed 60,579 94.3 94.5 54,164 94.0 94.7 +6,415
Employed full-time 38,125 59.4 60.1 34,367 59.6 61.0 +3,758
Employed part-time 21,055 32.8 32.3 18,295 31.8 31.0 +2,760
Hours worked not stated 1,399 2.2 2.1 1,502 2.6 2.7 -103
Unemployed 3,642 5.7 5.5 3,452 6.0 5.3 +190
Looking for full-time work 2,182 3.4 3.1 2,200 3.8 3.2 -18
Looking for part-time work 1,460 2.3 2.4 1,252 2.2 2.1 +208
Total Labour Force 64,221 100.0 100.0 57,616 100.0 100.0 +6,605
Labour force status
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Labour force status Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Total Labour force 64,221 62.9 62.5 57,616 61.5 61.2 +6,605
Not in the labour force 32,363 31.7 32.2 29,605 31.6 32.4 +2,758
Labour force status not stated 5,565 5.4 5.3 6,502 6.9 6.5 -937
Total persons aged 15+ 102,149 100.0 100.0 93,723 100.0 100.0 +8,426
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Employment status, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in employment status, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
The size of the Frankston City's labour force in 2011 was 64,221 persons, of which 21,055 were employed part-time
and 38,125 were full time workers.
Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to
Greater Melbourne shows that there was a similar proportion in employment, as well as a similar proportion
unemployed. Overall, 94.3% of the labour force was employed (59.3% of the population aged 15+), and 5.7%
unemployed (3.6% of the population aged 15+), compared with 94.5% and 5.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed
or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition
are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work
are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).
Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in the Frankston City in 2011 shows that there was a
similar proportion in the labour force (62.9%) compared with Greater Melbourne (62.5%).
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in the Frankston City showed an increase of 6,415 persons
and the number unemployed showed an increase of 190 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the
labour force showed an increase of 6,605 persons, or 11.5%.
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The Frankston City’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be withinthe residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents
as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector
statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Industry sectors of employment
Industry sector of employment
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Industry sector Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishing
249 0.4 0.5 237 0.4 0.6 +12
Mining 125 0.2 0.2 102 0.2 0.2 +23
Manufacturing 8,479 14.0 10.8 8,923 16.5 12.9 -444
Electricity, Gas, Water and
Waste Services
593 1.0 1.0 451 0.8 0.7 +142
Construction 7,014 11.6 8.2 5,611 10.4 7.4 +1,403
Retail Trade 7,468 12.3 10.6 7,168 13.2 11.3 +300
Wholesale trade 3,251 5.4 5.0 3,123 5.8 5.5 +128
Accommodation and Food
Services
3,118 5.1 5.9 2,756 5.1 5.6 +362
Transport, Postal and
Warehousing
2,542 4.2 4.8 2,492 4.6 4.7 +50
Information Media and
Telecommunications
914 1.5 2.3 944 1.7 2.5 -30
Financial and Insurance
Services
1,702 2.8 4.8 1,449 2.7 4.7 +253
Rental, Hiring and Real
Estate Services
862 1.4 1.5 795 1.5 1.4 +67
Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services
2,979 4.9 8.9 2,583 4.8 8.2 +396
Administrative and Support
Services
2,045 3.4 3.5 1,710 3.2 3.5 +335
Public Administration and
Safety
2,688 4.4 5.1 2,366 4.4 5.0 +322
Education and Training 4,173 6.9 7.9 3,341 6.2 7.6 +832
Health Care and Social
Assistance
7,185 11.9 11.1 5,744 10.6 10.0 +1,441
Arts and Recreation Services 905 1.5 1.8 646 1.2 1.7 +259
Other Services 2,620 4.3 3.6 2,335 4.3 3.6 +285
Inadequately described or
not stated
1,668 2.8 2.5 1,389 2.6 2.7 +279
Total employed persons
aged 15+
60,580 100.0 100.0 54,165 100.0 100.0 +6,415
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Industry sector of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within
the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available
in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other
indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating the
Frankston City's socio-economic status and skill base.
Occupations of employment
Occupation of employment
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Occupation Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Managers 6,253 10.3 12.5 5,620 10.4 12.5 +633
Professionals 9,375 15.5 24.1 7,451 13.8 22.5 +1,924
Technicians and Trades
Workers
10,891 18.0 13.4 9,716 17.9 13.6 +1,175
Community and Personal
Service Workers
6,017 9.9 8.9 4,871 9.0 8.2 +1,146
Clerical and Administrative
Workers
9,298 15.3 15.3 8,410 15.5 15.9 +888
Sales Workers 6,777 11.2 9.7 6,460 11.9 10.2 +317
Machinery Operators And
Drivers
4,483 7.4 5.9 4,428 8.2 6.4 +55
Labourers 6,142 10.1 8.0 6,177 11.4 8.7 -35
Inadequately described 1,344 2.2 2.3 1,033 1.9 2.0 +311
Total employed persons
aged 15+
60,580 100.0 100.0 54,166 100.0 100.0 +6,414
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Occupation of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Frankston City in 2011 shows the three most popular
occupations were:
Technicians and Trades Workers (10,891 people or 18.0%)
Professionals (9,375 people or 15.5%)
Clerical and Administrative Workers (9,298 people or 15.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 29,564 people in total or 48.8% of the employed resident
population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 13.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 24.1% in Professionals; and
15.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.0% compared to 13.4%)
A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.1% compared to 8.0%)
A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.4% compared to 5.9%)
A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.2% compared to 9.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Frankston City increased by 6,414 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in the Frankston City were for those
employed as:
Professionals (+1,924 persons)
Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,175 persons)
Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,146 persons)
Clerical and Administrative Workers (+888 persons)
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The Frankston City's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There
are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of
affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the
distance travelled to work.
Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness
and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car
Ownership.
Method of travel to work
Method of travel to work
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Main method of travel Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Train 3,042 5.1 10.0 2,553 4.8 8.5 +489
Bus 775 1.3 1.5 480 0.9 1.2 +295
Tram or Ferry 29 0.0 2.3 28 0.1 2.0 +1
Taxi 78 0.1 0.2 78 0.1 0.2 0
Car - as driver 41,700 69.5 60.6 36,415 68.0 61.2 +5,285
Car - as passenger 3,103 5.2 4.3 3,027 5.7 4.7 +76
Truck 631 1.1 0.7 690 1.3 0.9 -59
Motorbike 222 0.4 0.4 260 0.5 0.5 -38
Bicycle 199 0.3 1.3 230 0.4 1.1 -31
Walked only 759 1.3 2.9 833 1.6 3.0 -74
Other 535 0.9 1.0 383 0.7 0.9 +152
Worked at home 1,870 3.1 3.7 1,673 3.1 3.7 +197
Did not go to work 6,096 10.2 9.4 5,851 10.9 10.2 +245
Not stated 948 1.6 1.6 1,038 1.9 1.9 -90
Total employed persons
aged 15+
59,987 100.0 100.0 53,539 100.0 100.0 +6,448
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Method of travel to work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 3,846 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Frankston City,
compared with 45,656 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).
Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater
Melbourne shows that 6.4% used public transport, while 76.1% used a private vehicle, compared with 13.8% and
66.1% respectively in Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the method of travel to work of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (69.5% compared to 60.6%)
A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by train (5.1% compared to 10.0%)
A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by tram or ferry (0.0% compared to 2.3%)
A smaller percentage of persons who walked only (1.3% compared to 2.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Frankston City increased by 6,448 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in the Frankston City between 2006 and
2011 were for those nominated:
Car - as driver (+5,285 persons)
Train (+489 persons)
Bus (+295 persons)
Did not go to work (+245 persons)
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The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the
cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors
impacting on the level of volunteering in the Frankston City include the Age Structure of the population, the level of
Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer work
Voluntary work
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Volunteer status Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Volunteer 14,046 13.8 15.8 13,031 13.9 15.7 +1,015
Not a volunteer 79,727 78.1 76.4 71,111 75.9 74.8 +8,616
Volunteer work not stated 8,374 8.2 7.8 9,581 10.2 9.5 -1,207
Total persons aged 15+ 102,147 100.0 100.0 93,723 100.0 100.0 +8,424
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Voluntary work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater
Melbourne shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 13.8% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 15.8% for Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in Frankston City increased by 1,015 people between 2006 and 2011.
Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in the Frankston City can be an important
indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing
proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home
support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by
Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense
of community cohesiveness.
Unpaid care
Unpaid care
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number %
GreaterMelbourne Number %
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
Provided unpaid assistance 11,150 10.9 10.9 9,436 10.1 10.0 +1,714
No unpaid assistance
provided
82,433 80.7 81.1 74,150 79.1 79.9 +8,283
Not stated 8,566 8.4 8.0 10,138 10.8 10.0 -1,572
Total persons aged 15+ 102,149 100.0 100.0 93,724 100.0 100.0 +8,425
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Unpaid care, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne
shows that there was a similar proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or others.
Overall, 10.9% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 10.9% for Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in the
Frankston City increased by 1,714 people between 2006 and 2011.
Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household
Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio-
economic status of the Frankston City. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors
including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications
and type of employment.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Individual Income Quartiles.
Individual income
Weekly individual gross income
Frankston City 2011
Weekly income Number %Greater
Melbourne
Negative Income/ Nil income 7,531 7.4 9.4
$1-$199 7,722 7.6 7.8
$200-$299 10,291 10.1 9.8
$300-$399 10,805 10.6 8.9
$400-$599 12,692 12.4 10.8
$600-$799 11,976 11.7 10.2
$800-$999 10,003 9.8 8.5
$1000-$1249 9,021 8.8 8.3
$1250-$1499 5,591 5.5 5.8
$1500-$1999 5,255 5.1 6.4
$2000 or more 3,250 3.2 6.5
Not stated 8,012 7.8 7.7
Total persons aged 15+ 102,149 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of individual income levels in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there
was a lower proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a similar
proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).
Overall, 8.3% of the population earned a high income, and 35.6% earned a low income, compared with 12.9% and
35.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the Frankston City's individual incomes and Greater Melbourne's individual incomes
were:
A larger percentage of persons who earned $300-$399 (10.6% compared to 8.9%)
A larger percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (12.4% compared to 10.8%)
A larger percentage of persons who earned $600-$799 (11.7% compared to 10.2%)
A larger percentage of persons who earned $800-$999 (9.8% compared to 8.5%)
Weekly individual gross income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. The Frankston City's Household Income is one of the
most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and
Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the Frankston City. It is
important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large
number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large
capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household
Composition.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Household Income Quartiles.
Household income
Weekly household income
Frankston City 2011
Weekly income Number %Greater
Melbourne
Negative Income/Nil Income 536 1.1 1.7
$1-$199 607 1.3 1.6
$200-$299 1,332 2.8 2.4
$300-$399 3,254 6.8 5.3
$400-$599 4,630 9.7 8.1
$600-$799 4,407 9.2 7.7
$800-$999 4,165 8.7 7.5
$1000-$1249 4,451 9.3 8.0
$1250-$1499 3,739 7.8 7.4
$1500-$1999 5,901 12.4 11.7
$2000-$2499 4,159 8.7 8.6
$2500-$2999 2,798 5.9 8.4
$3000-$3499 1,473 3.1 4.9
$3500-$3999 623 1.3 2.4
$4000-$4999 453 0.9 2.0
$5000 or more 252 0.5 1.8
Not stated 4,917 10.3 10.6
Total households 47,697 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of household income levels in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there
was a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a higher
proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).
Overall, 11.7% of the households earned a high income, and 21.7% were low income households, compared with
19.4% and 19.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the household incomes of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of households who earned $600-$799 (9.2% compared to 7.7%)
A larger percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (9.7% compared to 8.1%)
A larger percentage of households who earned $300-$399 (6.8% compared to 5.3%)
A larger percentage of households who earned $1000-$1249 (9.3% compared to 8.0%)
Weekly household income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals
the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for
services and facilities as most are related to age and household types.
To continue building the story, the Frankston City's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with
Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.
Households summary
Household types
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Households by type Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Couples with children 14,707 29.8 33.6 13,727 30.1 33.5 +980
Couples without children 11,376 23.1 23.5 10,447 22.9 22.9 +929
One parent families 6,774 13.7 10.4 6,246 13.7 10.4 +528
Other families 531 1.1 1.4 440 1.0 1.4 +91
Group household 1,662 3.4 4.5 1,400 3.1 4.2 +262
Lone person 12,360 25.1 22.3 11,285 24.7 22.5 +1,075
Other not classifiable
household
1,632 3.3 3.4 1,881 4.1 4.3 -249
Visitor only households 289 0.6 0.9 206 0.5 0.7 +83
Total households 49,331 100.0 100.0 45,632 100.0 100.0 +3,699
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Household types, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the household/family types in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that
there was a lower proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a higher proportion of one-parent families.
Overall, 29.8% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 13.7% were one-parent families, compared
with 33.6% and 10.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
There were a higher proportion of lone person households and a similar proportion of couples without children.
Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 25.1% compared to 22.3% in Greater Melbourne while the
proportion of couples without children was 23.1% compared to 23.5% in Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The number of households in Frankston City increased by 3,699 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in family/household types in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were:
Lone person (+1,075 households)
Couples with children (+980 households)
Couples without children (+929 households)
One parent families (+528 households)
Change in household types, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of
relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size
again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or
abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with
extended family members which significantly affects household size.
Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size
remained stable for the nation as a whole.
An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an
increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate
children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young
singles and couples to the area.
For greater insight, the Frankston City's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household
Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.
Household size
Household size
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Number of persons usuallyresident Number %
GreaterMelbourne Number %
GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011
1 person 12,353 26.1 23.3 11,290 25.9 23.7 +1,063
2 persons 15,583 32.9 32.0 14,275 32.8 32.1 +1,308
3 persons 7,853 16.6 17.0 7,227 16.6 16.6 +626
4 persons 7,398 15.6 17.4 6,791 15.6 17.2 +607
5 persons 2,986 6.3 7.2 2,850 6.5 7.3 +136
6 or more persons 1,236 2.6 3.2 1,116 2.6 3.0 +120
Total classifiable households 47,409 100.0 100.0 43,549 100.0 100.0 +3,860
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Household size, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in household size, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in the Frankston City compared with Greater
Melbourne shows that there were a higher proportion of lone person households, and a lower proportion of larger
households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 26.1% of lone person households, and 24.5% of
larger households, compared with 23.3% and 27.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
The major differences in the household size for the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (26.1% compared to 23.3%)
A smaller percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (15.6% compared to 17.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of households in Frankston City increased by 3,860 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in the Frankston City between 2006
and 2011 were:
2 persons (+1,308 households)
1 person (+1,063 households)
3 persons (+626 households)
4 persons (+607 households)
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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of the Frankston City's residential role and function. A greater
concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting.
Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential
built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around
public transport nodes or employment centres.
Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and
Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in the Frankston City.
Dwelling type
Dwelling structure
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Dwelling type Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Separate house 43,177 81.1 71.1 39,935 81.6 71.6 +3,242
Medium density 9,243 17.4 21.1 8,277 16.9 21.5 +966
High density 302 0.6 7.2 158 0.3 6.3 +144
Caravans, cabin, houseboat 458 0.9 0.2 452 0.9 0.3 +6
Other 56 0.1 0.3 117 0.2 0.3 -61
Not stated 16 0.0 0.0 7 0.0 0.0 +9
Total Private Dwellings 53,252 100.0 100.0 48,946 100.0 100.0 +4,306
Dwelling type
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Dwelling type Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Occupied private dwellings 49,332 92.5 91.2 45,636 93.1 91.7 +3,696
Unoccupied private
dwellings
3,917 7.3 8.6 3,312 6.8 8.1 +605
Non private dwellings 84 0.2 0.2 61 0.1 0.2 +23
Total Dwellings 53,333 100.0 100.0 49,009 100.0 100.0 +4,324
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dwelling structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 43,177 separate houses in the area, 9,243 medium density dwellings, and 302 high density
dwellings.
Analysis of the types of dwellings in the Frankston City in 2011 shows that 81.1% of all dwellings were separate
houses; 17.4% were medium density dwellings, and 0.6% were high density dwellings, compared with 71.1%, 21.1%,
and 7.2% in the Greater Melbourne respectively.
In 2011, a total of 92.5% of the dwellings in the Frankston City were occupied on Census night, compared to 91.2% in
Greater Melbourne. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 7.3%, which is smaller compared to that found in
Greater Melbourne (8.6%).
Emerging groups
The total number of dwellings in the Frankston City increased by 4,324 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were:
Separate house (+3,242 dwellings)
Medium density (+966 dwellings)
High density (+144 dwellings)
Other (-61 dwellings)
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The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type
information, provides insight into the role the Frankston City plays in the housing market. For example, an area of
high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young
couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty
nesters and some families.
In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around
housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Number of bedrooms Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
0 or 1 bedrooms 1,568 3.2 5.5 1,427 3.1 5.0 +141
2 bedrooms 7,390 15.0 19.3 6,710 14.7 19.6 +680
3 bedrooms 25,123 50.9 43.8 23,688 51.9 45.2 +1,435
4 bedrooms 10,856 22.0 22.0 9,467 20.7 20.1 +1,389
5 bedrooms or more 1,820 3.7 4.3 1,521 3.3 3.9 +299
Not stated 2,575 5.2 5.1 2,818 6.2 6.2 -243
Total households 49,332 100.0 100.0 45,631 100.0 100.0 +3,701
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows
that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, as well as a lower proportion of dwellings with 4
or more bedrooms.
Overall, 18.2% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 25.7% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with
24.8% and 26.3% for Greater Melbourne respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne
were:
A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (50.9% compared to 43.8%)
A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (15.0% compared to 19.3%)
A smaller percentage of dwellings with no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (3.2% compared to 5.5%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were:
3 bedrooms (+1,435 dwellings)
4 bedrooms (+1,389 dwellings)
2 bedrooms (+680 dwellings)
5 bedrooms or more (+299 dwellings)
Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and
non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as
both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line.
Internet connectivity in the Frankston City can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income
and Age Structure.
Internet connection
Type of internet connection
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Connection type Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Total internet connection 37,019 75.0 76.4 26,237 57.5 61.0 +10,782
Broadband connection 33,706 68.3 70.0 17,805 39.0 42.7 +15,901
Dial-up connection 1,359 2.8 2.7 8,206 18.0 17.8 -6,847
Other connection 1,954 4.0 3.7 226 0.5 0.5 +1,728
No internet connection 8,911 18.1 16.8 16,018 35.1 31.5 -7,107
Not stated 3,403 6.9 6.8 3,380 7.4 7.5 +23
Total households 49,333 100.0 100.0 45,635 100.0 100.0 +3,698
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Type of internet connection, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in the Frankston City compared to Greater Melbourne
shows that there was a higher proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection,
and a lower proportion of households with broadband connectivity.
Overall 20.8% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 68.3% had broadband
connectivity, compared with 19.5% and 70.0% respectively in Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 10,782.
The largest changes in the internet connectivity in the Frankston City, between 2006 and 2011 were:
Broadband connection (+15,901 households)
Total internet connection (+10,782 households)
No internet connection (-7,107 households)
Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The
number of motor vehicles per household in the Frankston City quantifies access to private transport and will be
influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to Public
Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on these
factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic
measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.
Number of cars per household
Car ownership
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Number of cars Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
No motor vehicles 3,377 6.8 9.0 3,624 7.9 9.4 -247
1 motor vehicle 17,018 34.5 33.9 15,799 34.6 33.4 +1,219
2 motor vehicles 18,019 36.5 35.5 16,340 35.8 35.1 +1,679
3 or more motor vehicles 7,705 15.6 15.4 6,261 13.7 14.3 +1,444
Not stated 3,216 6.5 6.3 3,612 7.9 7.8 -396
Total households 49,335 100.0 100.0 45,636 100.0 100.0 +3,699
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
Car ownership, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows
that 86.6% of the households owned at least one car, while 6.8% did not, compared with 84.8% and 9.0% respectively
in Greater Melbourne.
Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a larger proportion who owned just one car; a larger proportion
who owned two cars; and a similar proportion who owned three cars or more.
Overall, 34.5% of the households owned one car; 36.5% owned two cars; and 15.6% owned three cars or more,
compared with 33.9%; 35.5% and 15.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the household car ownership in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011 were:
2 motor vehicles (+1,679 households)
3 or more motor vehicles (+1,444 households)
1 motor vehicle (+1,219 households)
No motor vehicles (-247 households)
Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the role it plays
in the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area attractive to
young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with mature families
and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a significantly higher
share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in separate houses,
although this is not always the case.
In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in the Frankston City, Tenure data is useful for analysing
housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.
Housing tenure
Housing tenure
Frankston City 2011 2006 Change
Tenure type Number %Greater
Melbourne Number %Greater
Melbourne 2006 to 2011
Fully owned 12,995 26.3 31.5 12,672 27.8 33.1 +323
Mortgage 19,681 39.9 35.3 18,395 40.3 34.8 +1,286
Renting 13,127 26.6 26.5 10,878 23.8 24.3 +2,249
Renting - Social housing 1,519 3.1 2.9 1,497 3.3 3.0 +22
Renting - Private 11,376 23.1 23.1 9,175 20.1 20.7 +2,201
Renting - Not stated 232 0.5 0.5 206 0.5 0.6 +26
Other tenure type 574 1.2 0.7 486 1.1 0.6 +88
Not stated 2,955 6.0 5.9 3,203 7.0 7.2 -248
Total households 49,332 100.0 100.0 45,634 100.0 100.0 +3,698
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Housing tenure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of the Frankston City in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows
that there was a smaller proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a larger proportion purchasing their
dwelling; and a similar proportion who were renters.
Overall, 26.3% of the population owned their dwelling; 39.9% were purchasing, and 26.6% were renting, compared
with 31.5%, 35.3% and 26.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in the Frankston City between 2006 and 2011
were:
Renting - Private (+2,201 persons)
Mortgage (+1,286 persons)
Fully owned (+323 persons)
Other tenure type (+88 persons)
The total number of households in Frankston City increased by 3,698 between 2006 and 2011.
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Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in the Frankston City, length of occupancy and the level of
equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing stress
households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a higher
proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are also likely
to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere.
Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage
payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.
Housing loan repayments
Monthly housing loan repayments
Frankston City 2011
Monthly repayment amount Number %Greater
Melbourne
Nil repayments 346 1.8 2.2
$1-$149 147 0.7 0.8
$150-$299 229 1.2 1.0
$300-$449 446 2.3 2.1
$450-$599 443 2.3 2.0
$600-$799 894 4.5 3.6
$800-$999 1,192 6.1 4.8
$1000-$1199 1,451 7.4 6.3
$1200-$1399 1,784 9.1 7.4
$1400-$1599 1,753 8.9 7.3
$1600-$1799 2,162 11.0 8.3
$1800-$1999 1,609 8.2 6.5
$2000-$2199 1,961 10.0 10.7
$2200-$2399 935 4.8 4.9
$2400-$2599 644 3.3 4.0
$2600-$2999 1,114 5.7 7.0
$3000-$3999 992 5.0 9.2
$4000-$4999 275 1.4 3.5
$5000 and over 171 0.9 3.0
Not stated 1,132 5.8 5.6
Total households with a mortgage 19,680 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in the Frankston City compared to Greater
Melbourne shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per
month or more), and a larger proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month).
Overall, 13.0% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 18.8% were paying low repayments,
compared with 22.6% and 16.5% respectively in Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the household loan repayments of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of $1600-$1799 (11.0% compared to 8.3%)
A larger percentage of $1200-$1399 (9.1% compared to 7.4%)
A larger percentage of $1800-$1999 (8.2% compared to 6.5%)
A larger percentage of $1400-$1599 (8.9% compared to 7.3%)
Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in the Frankston City than mortgage repayments
because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling.
High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage,
or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income
households move by necessity for a lower cost of living.
Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over
time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.
Housing rental payments
Weekly housing rental payments
Frankston City 2011
Weekly rental amount Number %Greater
Melbourne
Nil 258 2.0 3.0
$1 - $74 179 1.4 1.3
$75 - $99 528 4.0 3.3
$100 - $124 317 2.4 2.1
$125 - $149 342 2.6 2.1
$150 - $174 549 4.2 2.9
$175 - $199 614 4.7 2.9
$200 - $224 1,168 8.9 5.2
$225 - $249 1,081 8.2 5.3
$250 - $274 1,902 14.5 8.4
$275 - $299 1,524 11.6 7.7
$300 - $324 1,743 13.3 11.6
$325 - $349 735 5.6 6.4
$350 - $374 695 5.3 7.9
$375 - $399 297 2.3 4.6
$400 - $424 229 1.7 4.9
$425 - $449 74 0.6 2.1
$450 - $549 257 2.0 7.6
$550 - $649 61 0.5 3.1
$650 - $749 28 0.2 1.5
$750 - $849 28 0.2 0.8
$850 - $949 12 0.1 0.4
$950+ 77 0.6 1.3
Rent Not stated 428 3.3 3.7
Total households renting 13,126 100.0 100.0
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in the Frankston City compared to Greater Melbourne
shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more), and
a larger proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).
Overall, 5.8% of households were paying high rental payments, and 12.4% were paying low payments, compared with
21.7% and 11.7% respectively in Greater Melbourne.
The major differences between the housing rental payments of the Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:
A larger percentage of $250 - $274 (14.5% compared to 8.4%)
A larger percentage of $200 - $224 (8.9% compared to 5.2%)
A larger percentage of $225 - $249 (8.2% compared to 5.3%)
A larger percentage of $175 - $199 (4.7% compared to 2.9%)
Weekly housing rental payments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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The Frankston City SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage
based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level
of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of
disadvantage.
The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,
high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged
communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between
areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.
A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher
level of disadvantage.
SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas
SEIFA - disadvantage
Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area 2011 index
Nillumbik (S) 1,098.3
Boroondara (C) 1,097.6
Bayside (C) 1,091.1
Stonnington (C) 1,083.7
Manningham (C) 1,071.4
Glen Eira (C) 1,069.4
Surf Coast (S) 1,066.5
Port Phillip (C) 1,065.7
Macedon Ranges (S) 1,055.1
Queenscliffe (B) 1,053.2
Whitehorse (C) 1,051.2
Knox (C) 1,049.3
Banyule (C) 1,047.4
Monash (C) 1,044.9
Maroondah (C) 1,043.9
Kingston (C) 1,037.7
Yarra Ranges (S) 1,037.1
Golden Plains (S) 1,030.1
Moonee Valley (C) 1,027.1
Melbourne (C) 1,025.8
Cardinia (S) 1,024.3
Mornington Peninsula (S) 1,022.5
Yarra (C) 1,019.1
Unincorporated Vic 1,019.0
Moyne (S) 1,017.3
Wyndham (C) 1,013.4
Mansfield (S) 1,012.1
Indigo (S) 1,009.8
Moorabool (S) 1,008.5
Casey (C) 1,006.5
Melton (S) 1,002.1
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Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area 2011 index
Hobsons Bay (C) 1,001.7
South Gippsland (S) 999.5
Baw Baw (S) 998.1
Moreland (C) 998.1
Murrindindi (S) 997.2
Frankston (C) 996.7
Mitchell (S) 996.1
Towong (S) 995.9
Southern Grampians (S) 994.5
Greater Geelong (C) 992.9
Darebin (C) 990.3
Whittlesea (C) 988.6
Warrnambool (C) 988.6
Horsham (RC) 987.4
Alpine (S) 986.9
Corangamite (S) 986.1
West Wimmera (S) 985.6
Mount Alexander (S) 983.3
Greater Bendigo (C) 983.1
Wangaratta (RC) 981.1
Ballarat (C) 980.8
Hepburn (S) 979.6
Bass Coast (S) 977.5
Wodonga (RC) 974.7
Wellington (S) 974.1
Maribyrnong (C) 974.0
Strathbogie (S) 970.2
Buloke (S) 967.7
Colac-Otway (S) 964.6
Campaspe (S) 964.1
Glenelg (S) 960.2
Gannawarra (S) 958.8
East Gippsland (S) 958.2
Benalla (RC) 957.2
Moira (S) 952.4
Yarriambiack (S) 952.4
Greater Shepparton (C) 951.9
Hume (C) 951.8
Ararat (RC) 950.5
Swan Hill (RC) 949.8
Hindmarsh (S) 946.6
Pyrenees (S) 939.9
Latrobe (C) 939.7
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Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area 2011 index
Northern Grampians (S) 937.6
Mildura (RC) 935.0
Loddon (S) 934.1
Brimbank (C) 925.8
Central Goldfields (S) 904.6
Greater Dandenong (C) 894.9
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, thepopulation experts.
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Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census
collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to
inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public.
The Frankston City Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the City and its suburbs based on results
from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated with
population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual
Estimated Resident Population (ERP).
Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an
accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography
Notes section.
Results for the Frankston City include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income, qualifications,
occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family structure,
household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings people
live in.
The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to
answer three important questions:
1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here?
2. How are they changing?
3. How do they compare to other areas?
This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it
changes.
You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data,
analysed and presented by population experts and funded by the Frankston City.
About the community profile
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