Moving to Frankston (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Frankston in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 37,331 (ABS Census 2021)
Frankston at a Glance
| Need | Frankston |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Cafes | 33 |
| Schools | 25 |
| Parks | 44 |
| Medical | 12 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Frankston
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Frankston has 12 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Radiology Frankston | 59 Beach Street | +61 3 8770 7988 |
| Frankston Healthcare | 42 Young Street | — |
| Young Street Medical & Dental Centre | — | — |
| Allied health | 103 Beach Street | — |
| Frankston Hospital | 2 Hastings Road | — |
| Peninsula Private Hospital | — | — |
Pharmacies: Priceline Pharmacy, Hildebrand’s Compounding Pharmacy, Parry Pharmacy, Heatherhill Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Frankston has 20 restaurants and 33 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Virgo Espresso
- eeny meeny
- The Laughing Lark Cafe
- Commonfolk Frankston — 43 Playne St, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Frankston.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Frankston has 44 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Victoria Park
- Wingham Park
- Delacombe Park
- Mincha Street Reserve
- Willam Hovell Reserve
- Montague Park
If You Have Kids
Frankston has 25 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Frankston High school | 97 Foot Street |
| Chisholm Institute of TAFE Frankston | Fletcher Road, Frankston |
| Kananook Primary School | 22 Wells Road |
| John Paul College | 161 McMahons Road |
| Overport Primary School | 56A Towerhill Road |
Cost of Living in Frankston
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Frankston?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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