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 Sunshine North, accounting for 16.8% (832 people). This share was similar to Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 251 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sunshine North - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sunshine North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunshine North, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
421
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
421
8.5%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
832
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
832
16.8%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
673
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
673
13.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
522
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
522
10.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
581
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
581
11.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
411
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
411
8.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
622
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
622
12.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
753
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
753
15.2%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
148
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
148
3.0%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+131
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+251
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+58
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+19
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+103
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+68
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-56
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-22
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sunshine North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 421 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 290 | 6.6% | 8.3% | +131 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 832 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 581 | 13.2% | 14.5% | +251 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 673 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 615 | 13.9% | 13.8% | +58 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 522 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 503 | 11.4% | 10.6% | +19 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 581 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 478 | 10.8% | 13.7% | +103 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 411 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 418 | 9.5% | 10.0% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 622 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 554 | 12.6% | 11.8% | +68 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 753 | 15.2% | 13.3% | 809 | 18.3% | 14.8% | -56 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 148 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 170 | 3.9% | 2.5% | -22 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 4,961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,412 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +549 | 0.0pp |