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 Upper Ferntree Gully (part), accounting for 25.6% (464 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 999 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Upper Ferntree Gully (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Upper Ferntree Gully (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Ferntree Gully (part), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
249
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
249
13.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
464
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
464
25.6%
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
277
15.3%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
227
12.5%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
205
11.3%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
137
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
137
7.5%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
90
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
90
5.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
135
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
135
7.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-417
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-999
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-250
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-227
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-529
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-330
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-69
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-201
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-54
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Upper Ferntree Gully (part). 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 | 249 | 13.7% | 12.9% | 666 | 13.6% | 12.0% | -417 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 464 | 25.6% | 23.5% | 1,463 | 29.9% | 20.9% | -999 | -4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 277 | 15.3% | 14.4% | 527 | 10.8% | 15.2% | -250 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 227 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 454 | 9.3% | 10.1% | -227 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 205 | 11.3% | 14.5% | 734 | 15.0% | 15.7% | -529 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 137 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 467 | 9.5% | 10.9% | -330 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 90 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 159 | 3.2% | 5.5% | -69 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 135 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 336 | 6.9% | 8.1% | -201 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 86 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -54 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,894 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,079 | 0.0pp |