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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Skye (Vic.), accounting for 17.1% (743 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 88 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Skye (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Skye (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Skye (Vic.), with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
456
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
456
10.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
616
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
616
14.2%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
743
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
743
17.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
559
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
559
12.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
593
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
593
13.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
470
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
470
10.8%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
366
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
366
8.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
465
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
465
10.7%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
72
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+60
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+88
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+37
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+44
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-38
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+30
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-28
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Skye (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Frankston (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 456 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 396 | 9.5% | 11.0% | +60 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 616 | 14.2% | 18.6% | 528 | 12.7% | 16.4% | +88 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 743 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 706 | 17.0% | 17.2% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 559 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 515 | 12.4% | 11.8% | +44 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 593 | 13.6% | 13.1% | 631 | 15.2% | 14.0% | -38 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 470 | 10.8% | 9.4% | 440 | 10.6% | 11.2% | +30 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 366 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 371 | 8.9% | 6.9% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 465 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 493 | 11.9% | 9.9% | -28 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 72 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 69 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +199 | 0.0pp |