The size of Franklin is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 11% of total area. The population of Franklin in 2011 was 3,807 people. By 2016 the population was 6,421 showing a population growth of 68.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Franklin is 30-39 years. Households in Franklin are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Franklin work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 69.5% of the homes in Franklin were owner-occupied compared with 55.5% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $900,000.