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 Carlton (Vic.), accounting for 41.3% (3,513 people). This share was higher than Melbourne (C) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 512 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carlton (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carlton (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Melbourne (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carlton (Vic.), with comparison markers for Melbourne (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
835
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
835
9.8%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,513
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
3,513
41.3%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
610
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
610
7.2%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,109
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,109
13.0%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
853
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
853
10.0%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
667
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
667
7.8%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
249
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
249
2.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
529
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
529
6.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
147
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
147
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-395
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+512
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-230
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+320
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-335
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-158
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+54
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+91
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carlton (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Melbourne (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 835 | 9.8% | 13.3% | 1,230 | 14.2% | 14.4% | -395 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,513 | 41.3% | 39.4% | 3,001 | 34.7% | 39.4% | +512 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 610 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 840 | 9.7% | 7.3% | -230 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,109 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 789 | 9.1% | 11.2% | +320 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 853 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 1,188 | 13.7% | 11.2% | -335 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 667 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 825 | 9.5% | 8.0% | -158 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 249 | 2.9% | 2.4% | 195 | 2.3% | 1.4% | +54 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 529 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 438 | 5.1% | 5.4% | +91 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 147 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 152 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 8,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -150 | 0.0pp |