Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Frankston North, accounting for 19.7% (401 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 388 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Frankston North - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Frankston North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankston North, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
154
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
154
7.6%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
192
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-26.6pp
192
9.4%
-26.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
401
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
401
19.7%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
292
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
292
14.3%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
198
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
198
9.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
158
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
158
7.8%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
249
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
249
12.2%
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
349
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
349
17.1%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
51
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
51
2.5%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+150
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+161
-26.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+388
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+283
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+189
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+149
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+245
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+338
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+51
+2.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Frankston North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Frankston (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 154 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4 | 4.7% | 11.0% | +150 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 192 | 9.4% | 18.6% | 31 | 36.0% | 16.4% | +161 | -26.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 401 | 19.7% | 16.8% | 13 | 15.1% | 17.2% | +388 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 292 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 9 | 10.5% | 11.8% | +283 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 198 | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9 | 10.5% | 14.0% | +189 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 158 | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9 | 10.5% | 11.2% | +149 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 249 | 12.2% | 6.4% | 4 | 4.7% | 6.9% | +245 | +7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 349 | 17.1% | 9.8% | 11 | 12.8% | 9.9% | +338 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 51 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +51 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 2,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,952 | 0.0pp |