Frankston East Population 2026

Frankston East has a population of 34,457, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 164× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Frankston East (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,457

Rank in Australia

#44

Coordinates

38.13°S, 145.13°E

~10 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne

Distance to capital (Canberra)

477 km

296 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Victoria

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Melbourne	5,435,590	#2
Geelong	282,809	#12
Ballarat	111,973	#19
Bendigo	103,034	#21
Wodonga	38,949	#38
St Albans	37,629	#40
Mildura	34,565	#43
Warrnambool	32,894	#46

Cities near Frankston East

Burwood15,147 people · ~32 km away
Balwyn North21,302 people · ~38 km away
Melbourne5,435,590 people · ~39 km away
St Albans37,629 people · ~52 km away
Geelong282,809 people · ~68 km away
Warragul19,856 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Frankston East?

Frankston East has a population of 34,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Frankston East in?

Frankston East is located in Victoria, Australia.

Is Frankston East the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 477 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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