Our cultural and linguistic diversity

Following European settlement, Frankston City has been predominantly Anglo-Australian, although there are a number of well established, as well as emerging culturally diverse communities throughout the area.

Population Statics 

Born Overseas 2016 Census

Overall, 38, 207 or 29.9% of the Frankston City population was born overseas. The highest proportions of Frankston City residents were born in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, followed by India, Scotland and Philippines.

• 71.5% of people were born in Australia
• 5.6% England 
• 2.3% New Zealand 
• 1.3% India 
• 1% Scotland
• 0.3% Philippines

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

• 1,338 (1%)

Language 

• 82.5% English only spoken at home
• 14% Households where a non-English language is spoken

Languages other than English

1. 0.9% Greek
2. 0.8% Mandarin
3. 0.6% Italian
4. 0.5% Malayalam
5. 0.5% Spanish

Religious Affiliation

• 38.9% No religion
• 20.2% Catholic
• 12.3% Anglican
• 9.7% Not stated
• 2.9% Christian no defined