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 Wantirna, accounting for 27.5% (1,849 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 463 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wantirna - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wantirna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wantirna, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
860
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
860
12.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,849
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
1,849
27.5%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
853
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
853
12.7%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
641
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
641
9.5%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
935
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
935
13.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
630
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
630
9.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
315
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
315
4.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
501
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
501
7.5%
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
135
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
135
2.0%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+44
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+463
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-254
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-172
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+96
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+13
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-51
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-346
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+30
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wantirna. 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 | 860 | 12.8% | 12.9% | 816 | 11.8% | 12.0% | +44 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,849 | 27.5% | 23.5% | 1,386 | 20.1% | 20.9% | +463 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 853 | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1,107 | 16.0% | 15.2% | -254 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 641 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 813 | 11.8% | 10.1% | -172 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 935 | 13.9% | 14.5% | 839 | 12.2% | 15.7% | +96 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 630 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 617 | 8.9% | 10.9% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 315 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 366 | 5.3% | 5.5% | -51 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 501 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 847 | 12.3% | 8.1% | -346 | -4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 135 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 105 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 6,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,901 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -188 | 0.0pp |