Frankston incorporates Frankston Central, FrankstonHeights, Frankston North, and Frankston South. Frankston is located about 40kms out of Melbourne CBD. It is largely a residential area but has a commercial and shopping precinct.

Areas within Frankston have been developed at different times, from the 1850s, through the post-war housing to the 1970s and 1980s. Frankston makes up a large part of the FrankstonCity local government area.