The size of Franklin is approximately 44.2 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 15.9% of total area. The population of Franklin in 2011 was 1,102 people. By 2016 the population was 1,102 showing a stable population in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Franklin is 50-59 years. Households in Franklin are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Franklin work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 79.3% of the homes in Franklin were owner-occupied compared with 82.6% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $688,500.