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Frankston South

Occupation of employment

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There were more 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.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Frankston South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Frankston City %Number%Frankston City %2016 to 2021
Managers1,51716.511.81,31815.011.0+199
Professionals2,39426.018.62,07723.716.4+317
Technicians and Trades Workers1,22613.316.81,26314.417.2-37
Community and Personal Service Workers95910.412.391610.411.8+43
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,16812.713.11,17213.414.0-4
Sales Workers8629.49.41,04912.011.2-187
Machinery Operators And Drivers2993.36.43053.56.9-6
Labourers6326.99.85606.49.9+72
Not stated or inadequately described1401.51.81121.31.7+28
Total employed persons aged 15+9,192100.0100.08,772100.0100.0+420
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (2,394 people or 26.0%)
  • Managers (1,517 people or 16.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,226 people or 13.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,137 people in total or 55.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Frankston City employed 18.6% in Professionals; 11.8% in Managers; and 16.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (26.0% compared to 18.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.5% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.3% compared to 16.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (3.3% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Frankston South increased by 420 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+317 persons)
  • Managers (+199 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-187 persons)
  • Labourers (+72 persons)

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