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Frankston South

Occupation of employment

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

Frankston South'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 South'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 South - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Frankston City %Number%Frankston City %2016 to 2021
Managers54612.09.643610.28.4+110
Professionals1,46432.323.91,25029.320.7+214
Technicians and Trades Workers1613.64.81714.05.0-10
Community and Personal Service Workers66714.718.962614.718.5+41
Clerical and Administrative Workers89719.820.890721.323.0-10
Sales Workers50011.011.962614.714.5-126
Machinery Operators And Drivers441.01.9280.71.7+16
Labourers1934.36.81784.26.9+15
Not stated or inadequately described641.41.5400.91.4+24
Total employed persons aged 15+4,535100.0100.04,262100.0100.0+273
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,464 females or 32.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (897 females or 19.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (667 females or 14.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,028 females in total or 66.8% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Frankston City employed 23.9% in Professionals; 20.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 18.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Frankston South and Frankston City were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (32.3% compared to 23.9%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (12.0% compared to 9.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (14.7% compared to 18.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (4.3% compared to 6.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Frankston South increased by 273 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+214 females)
  • Sales Workers (-126 females)
  • Managers (+110 females)

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