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 Scoresby, accounting for 23.2% (728 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 718 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Scoresby - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Scoresby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scoresby, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
386
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
386
12.3%
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
728
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
728
23.2%
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
439
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
439
14.0%
-16.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
338
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
338
10.8%
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
413
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
413
13.2%
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
302
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
302
9.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
182
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
182
5.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
283
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
283
9.0%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
65
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
65
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+374
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+718
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+421
-16.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+335
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+409
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+297
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+179
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+279
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+65
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Scoresby. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 386 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 12 | 20.3% | 12.0% | +374 | -8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 728 | 23.2% | 23.5% | 10 | 16.9% | 20.9% | +718 | +6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 439 | 14.0% | 14.4% | 18 | 30.5% | 15.2% | +421 | -16.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 338 | 10.8% | 10.3% | 3 | 5.1% | 10.1% | +335 | +5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 413 | 13.2% | 14.5% | 4 | 6.8% | 15.7% | +409 | +6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 302 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 5 | 8.5% | 10.9% | +297 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 182 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 3 | 5.1% | 5.5% | +179 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 283 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 4 | 6.8% | 8.1% | +279 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 65 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +65 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 3,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,074 | 0.0pp |