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
Language
- 82.5% English only spoken at home
- 14% Households where a non-English language is spoken
Languages other than English
- 0.9% Greek
- 0.8% Mandarin
- 0.6% Italian
- 0.5% Malayalam
- 0.5% Spanish
Religious Affiliation
- 38.9% No religion
- 20.2% Catholic
- 12.3% Anglican
- 9.7% Not stated
- 2.9% Christian no defined