The Southern Football League was formed in 1993 when the Eastern Suburbs Churches Football Association and the South East Suburban Football League joined forces. The new League was made up of five divisions with 45 clubs, and covered the vast area of South-East Melbourne, stretching from Chelsea Heights to Lower Plenty to Fairfield.

Frankston City Council employs 1085 people to provide services to the local community. The Councillors employ the CEO who manages the organisation in conjunction with an Executive Management Team.

One day in September, 1947, several residents of Carrum Downs decided to try and form a cricket club. A town meeting was held, many locals attended and, within the week, the Carrum Downs Cricket Club was formed.

The Carrum Downs Junior Football Club are a junior Australian rules football club based in Carrum Downs. The club fields sides at all ages levels from under 9s to under 16s as well as an under 17 "Youth Girls" team.

The Melbourne Aces is a professional baseball team in the Australian Baseball League.