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 The Basin (Vic.), accounting for 19.5% (452 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 47 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
The Basin (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for The Basin (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Basin (Vic.), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
317
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
317
13.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
452
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
452
19.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
410
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
410
17.7%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
246
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
246
10.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
327
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
327
14.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
215
9.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
119
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
119
5.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
186
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
186
8.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
45
1.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+47
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+47
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-32
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-26
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+15
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for The Basin (Vic.). 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 | 317 | 13.7% | 12.9% | 270 | 12.0% | 12.0% | +47 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 452 | 19.5% | 23.5% | 405 | 18.0% | 20.9% | +47 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 410 | 17.7% | 14.4% | 442 | 19.7% | 15.2% | -32 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 246 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 232 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 327 | 14.1% | 14.5% | 353 | 15.7% | 15.7% | -26 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 215 | 9.3% | 9.4% | 200 | 8.9% | 10.9% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 119 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 116 | 5.2% | 5.5% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 186 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 181 | 8.1% | 8.1% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 35 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |