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 Seaford (Vic.), accounting for 20.4% (1,697 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,694 people, while its share fell by 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Seaford (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Seaford (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford (Vic.), with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
997
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
997
12.0%
+12.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,697
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
1,697
20.4%
-9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,431
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
1,431
17.2%
-12.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
958
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
958
11.5%
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,056
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
1,056
12.7%
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
745
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
745
9.0%
+9.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
491
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
491
5.9%
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
751
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-21.0pp
751
9.0%
-21.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
179
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
179
2.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+997
+12.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,694
-9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,428
-12.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+958
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,056
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+745
+9.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+491
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+748
-21.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+179
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Seaford (Vic.). 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 | 997 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +997 | +12.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,697 | 20.4% | 18.6% | 3 | 30.0% | 16.4% | +1,694 | -9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,431 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 3 | 30.0% | 17.2% | +1,428 | -12.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 958 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +958 | +11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,056 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.0% | +1,056 | +12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 745 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.2% | +745 | +9.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 491 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +491 | +5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 751 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 3 | 30.0% | 9.9% | +748 | -21.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 179 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +179 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 8,309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,299 | 0.0pp |