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 Greensborough (part), accounting for 28.7% (3,073 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 274 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Greensborough (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Greensborough (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greensborough (part), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,611
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,611
15.1%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,073
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
3,073
28.7%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,446
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,446
13.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,109
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,109
10.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,550
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,550
14.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
842
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
842
7.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
327
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
327
3.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
578
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
578
5.4%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
164
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
164
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+274
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+249
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-35
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-19
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-119
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-153
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-15
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-37
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Greensborough (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,611 | 15.1% | 15.2% | 1,337 | 12.7% | 13.6% | +274 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,073 | 28.7% | 32.8% | 2,824 | 26.8% | 30.2% | +249 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,446 | 13.5% | 11.4% | 1,481 | 14.1% | 12.2% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,109 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 1,128 | 10.7% | 10.1% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,550 | 14.5% | 13.4% | 1,669 | 15.8% | 14.8% | -119 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 842 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 995 | 9.4% | 8.7% | -153 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 327 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 342 | 3.2% | 3.1% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 578 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 615 | 5.8% | 5.8% | -37 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 164 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 137 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +27 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 10,692 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +155 | 0.0pp |