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Frankston Central

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Frankston Central in 2021 than any other occupation.

Frankston Central's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Frankston Central's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Frankston Central - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Karingal %Number%Karingal %2016 to 2021
Managers59211.59.744510.18.5+147
Professionals1,15022.317.693521.215.2+215
Technicians and Trades Workers76814.917.769315.717.9+75
Community and Personal Service Workers73914.314.059613.513.6+143
Clerical and Administrative Workers59511.512.150711.512.6+88
Sales Workers4448.68.946910.611.3-25
Machinery Operators And Drivers2975.86.82605.97.9+37
Labourers4969.611.244010.011.6+56
Not stated or inadequately described841.62.0661.51.3+18
Total employed persons aged 15+5,156100.0100.04,411100.0100.0+745
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Frankston Central in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,150 people or 22.3%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (768 people or 14.9%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (739 people or 14.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,657 people in total or 51.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Karingal employed 17.6% in Professionals; 17.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Frankston Central and Karingal were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.3% compared to 17.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.5% compared to 9.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.9% compared to 17.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.6% compared to 11.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Frankston Central increased by 745 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Frankston Central were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+215 persons)
  • Managers (+147 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+143 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+88 persons)

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