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 Black Rock (Vic.), accounting for 32.9% (1,052 people). This share was lower than Bayside (C) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 1,320 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Black Rock (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Black Rock (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Rock (Vic.), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
768
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
768
24.0%
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,052
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,052
32.9%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
228
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
228
7.1%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
252
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
252
7.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
390
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
390
12.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
290
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
290
9.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
41
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
41
1.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
106
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
106
3.3%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
67
2.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-306
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1,320
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-366
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-336
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-497
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-279
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-113
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-227
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-39
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Black Rock (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 768 | 24.0% | 24.0% | 1,074 | 16.1% | 22.4% | -306 | +7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,052 | 32.9% | 33.6% | 2,372 | 35.5% | 33.7% | -1,320 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 228 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 594 | 8.9% | 6.9% | -366 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 252 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 588 | 8.8% | 8.6% | -336 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 390 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 887 | 13.3% | 12.8% | -497 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 290 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 569 | 8.5% | 9.6% | -279 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 41 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 154 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -113 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 106 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 333 | 5.0% | 3.1% | -227 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 67 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 106 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -39 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,488 | 0.0pp |