Living in Frankston: What the Data Shows (2026)
Frankston has 179 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 37,331 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Cafes | 33 |
| Bars & Pubs | 20 |
| Schools | 25 |
| Parks | 44 |
| Medical | 12 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Gyms | 11 |
| Total | 179 |
Frankston is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
53 dining options — 20 restaurants and 33 cafes.
Top restaurants: Waves on the Beach Restaurant, Geonbae Korean Barbecue Restaurant, beach162 Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Frankston Waterfront Restaurant, Iron River Bar & Grill - Frankston, Hotel Lona
Top cafes: Virgo Espresso, eeny meeny, The Laughing Lark Cafe, Commonfolk Frankston, Waves on the Beach Restaurant
Green Space
44 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Victoria Park, Wingham Park, Delacombe Park, Mincha Street Reserve, Willam Hovell Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 0 — check neighbouring suburbs
- Medical: 12 facilities
- Gyms: 11 fitness centres
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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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