Frankston, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Frankston, in the Frankston City local government area.
| Locality | Frankston |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Frankston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.15086 |
| Longitude | 145.14225 |
| Population | 37,331 |
| Density | 1887.3 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 3199 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 41 km south-southeast |
Frankston is a locality in the Frankston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 37,331. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 1887.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Frankston is located at 38.1509°S, 145.1422°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3199.
Frankston sprawls along the northern shores of Port Phillip Bay, a substantial coastal hub where the land slopes gently towards the water. It lies 4.8 km west of Langwarrin, VIC (from Langwarrin, VIC: bearing 275°T), and is situated 11.1 km north-east of Mornington. The air here carries the persistent tang of salt, a reminder of the bay’s expansive presence, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, as if filtered through a million tiny sea-mist particles. Streets branch out from the central commercial spine, lined with a mix of modern buildings and older structures that hint at a past less hurried, leading towards the waterfront where the sand stretches in pale ribbons, meeting the cool, inviting waters. The surrounding terrain, a tapestry of suburban gardens and pockets of remnant bushland, whispers of the Mornington Peninsula’s broader embrace, a place where the urban edge blurs into the natural.
This coastal strip has long been a draw, its early days tied to the bustling activity of fishing and the promise of sea breezes for city dwellers escaping the summer heat. The establishment of the railway in the late 19th century solidified its role as a popular seaside resort and a gateway to the peninsula’s agricultural hinterland, a legacy still visible in the occasional market garden pushing against encroaching development. Today, Frankston’s economy hums with a diverse rhythm, a blend of retail, service industries, and a growing healthcare sector, all supported by its strategic position. The iconic Frankston Pier, a weathered sentinel reaching out into the bay, remains a focal point, a place where locals and travellers alike pause to watch the ferries glide towards the other side of the bay or simply to feel the pulse of the ocean underfoot.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Frankston, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Frankston, in the Frankston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Frankston includes the postcode (3199), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Frankston City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Frankston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |