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 Watsonia North, accounting for 28% (537 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 537 people and 28 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Watsonia North - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Watsonia North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Watsonia North, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
236
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-16.9pp
236
12.3%
-16.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
537
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
+28.0pp
537
28.0%
+28.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
274
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
274
14.3%
+14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
215
11.2%
+11.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
281
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
281
14.6%
+14.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
155
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
155
8.1%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
78
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
78
4.1%
-8.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
125
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
125
6.5%
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
27
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+229
-16.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+537
+28.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+274
+14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+215
+11.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+281
+14.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+155
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+75
-8.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+120
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Watsonia North. 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 | 236 | 12.3% | 15.2% | 7 | 29.2% | 13.6% | +229 | -16.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 537 | 28.0% | 32.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 30.2% | +537 | +28.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 274 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.2% | +274 | +14.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 215 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +215 | +11.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 281 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +281 | +14.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 155 | 8.1% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.7% | +155 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 78 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3 | 12.5% | 3.1% | +75 | -8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 125 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5 | 20.8% | 5.8% | +120 | -14.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +27 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 1,920 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,896 | 0.0pp |