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 Bass Coast (S), accounting for 18.1% (2,984 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,071 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bass Coast (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bass Coast (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bass Coast (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,405
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,405
14.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,984
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
2,984
18.1%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
2,664
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
2,664
16.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
2,119
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,119
12.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,725
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,725
10.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,681
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,681
10.2%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
763
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
763
4.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,815
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,815
11.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
342
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
342
2.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+597
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,071
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+518
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+574
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+459
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+236
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+122
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+262
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+124
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bass Coast (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 2,405 | 14.6% | 14.5% | 1,808 | 14.4% | 14.6% | +597 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,984 | 18.1% | 18.8% | 1,913 | 15.3% | 17.4% | +1,071 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 2,664 | 16.1% | 14.4% | 2,146 | 17.1% | 14.8% | +518 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 2,119 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 1,545 | 12.3% | 11.7% | +574 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,725 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 1,266 | 10.1% | 11.3% | +459 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,681 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 1,445 | 11.5% | 9.7% | +236 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 763 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 641 | 5.1% | 6.5% | +122 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,815 | 11.0% | 12.0% | 1,553 | 12.4% | 12.4% | +262 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 342 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 218 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +124 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 16,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,961 | 0.0pp |