Locksmith in Frankston

Frankston is the biggest centre in our area and the gateway to the Peninsula. It has the station at the end of the Frankston line, Bayside Shopping Centre, the hospital, the Monash University Peninsula campus, the foreshore and pier, and a lot of homes and rentals around them. That mix produces every kind of locksmith call: lockouts, lost keys after a night out, car keys gone missing at the station, and a steady stream of rekeying as people move in and out.

Homes in Frankston: what the Census tells us

Frankston had 37,331 residents and 17,419 private dwellings at the 2021 Census. For locks and keys, the standout figures are:

• 39.1% of homes are rented, well above the Victorian average of 28.5%. That means a lot of tenants changing over, and a lot of keys that previous occupants may still have.
• 20.3% of dwellings are townhouses, units or semi-detached homes, compared with 13.9% across Victoria. Units often share driveways, garages and letterbox banks.
• 73.4% are separate houses, many of them older brick homes with locks that have never been upgraded.
• The median age is 39, younger than most of the Peninsula, with plenty of first homes and first rentals.

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Frankston.

Frankston is in Frankston City Council.

Emergency lockouts in Frankston

Locked out of your house, unit or shop in Frankston? Call any time, tell us the street and what's happened, and we'll get a local locksmith on the way. Most standard locks can be opened without damage, and you'll hear what's involved before any work starts. You'll be asked to show you live there once you're inside. More on emergency lockouts.

Car lockouts and car keys in Frankston

Keys locked in the car at the station, Bayside, the hospital or the foreshore car park? Lost your only key? A mobile car locksmith can open most cars without damage and cut and program replacement keys and remotes for most common makes on the spot, often quicker and cheaper than towing to a dealer. Have the make, model and year ready. More on car lockouts and car key replacement.

Lock changes and rekeying in Frankston

With nearly four in ten Frankston homes rented, rekeying is one of the most common jobs here. If you've just moved in, you don't know how many keys previous tenants, agents or tradespeople still have. Rekeying makes them all stop working without replacing the locks.

For landlords and property managers: Consumer Affairs Victoria says rental providers must make sure every external door has a working deadlatch with at least one cylinder, and windows need latches that secure them against entry from outside (Consumer Affairs Victoria). Renters generally need the rental provider's consent before changing locks. More on lock changes and rekeying.

Key cutting in Frankston

Spare keys for housemates, letterbox keys cut from the lock, keys for padlocks and sheds, and restricted keys for unit blocks and businesses that need to control who can copy them. More on key cutting.

Security upgrades in Frankston

Many Frankston homes have a deadlock on the front door and little else. The weak points are usually back and side doors, sliding doors to the yard and ground-floor windows. Deadlocks, sliding door locks and keyed window locks make a real difference, and keying the external doors alike means one key for everything. More on security upgrades.

Safes in Frankston

Safe opening, combination changes and installation for homes and businesses around the city centre. More on safes.

Areas covered around Frankston

Frankston 3199 (including Frankston South and Karingal) and Frankston North 3200, plus neighbouring Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin and Mount Eliza.

Local tip: If you live in a unit block, check whether the building uses a restricted key system before getting copies cut. Restricted keys can only be cut by an authorised locksmith with the right paperwork.