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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Frankston South, accounting for 26% (2,394 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 315 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Frankston South - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Frankston South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankston South, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,517
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,517
16.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,394
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
2,394
26.0%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,226
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,226
13.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
959
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
959
10.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,168
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,168
12.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
862
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
862
9.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
299
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
299
3.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
632
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
632
6.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
144
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
144
1.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+199
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+315
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-35
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-185
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+75
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Frankston South. 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 | 1,517 | 16.5% | 11.8% | 1,318 | 15.0% | 11.0% | +199 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,394 | 26.0% | 18.6% | 2,079 | 23.7% | 16.4% | +315 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,226 | 13.3% | 16.8% | 1,261 | 14.4% | 17.2% | -35 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 959 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 921 | 10.5% | 11.8% | +38 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,168 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 1,174 | 13.4% | 14.0% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 862 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1,047 | 11.9% | 11.2% | -185 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 299 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 300 | 3.4% | 6.9% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 632 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 557 | 6.4% | 9.9% | +75 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 144 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 112 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +422 | 0.0pp |