Frankston

Frankston is a coastal city in the Australian state of Victoria, situated on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay about 43 kilometers southeast of Melbourne’s central business district. It serves as the administrative center of the City of Frankston local government area. The town developed in the late 19th century as a seaside resort and now blends residential neighborhoods with commercial zones and a busy waterfront precinct.

The Frankston waterfront offers public parks, sandy beaches, and the Frankston Pier, making it a focal point for leisure and tourism. Cultural facilities include the Frankston Arts Centre and a local library. The city also hosts educational institutions such as a campus of the Chisholm Institute, reflecting its role as a regional education hub. The surrounding area provides access to the Mornington Peninsula and nearby natural reserves and coastal attractions.

Transport links connect Frankston to Melbourne and surrounding regions. The Melbourne suburban Frankston railway line runs through the city, providing regular rail services to the city center. Major road connections include the Frankston Freeway, which links to the broader Melbourne road network via EastLink and other arteries.

There are other places named Frankston in the world, including Frankston, Texas, in the United States. The name is used for multiple communities, but the Australian Frankston is the best-known in the region.