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 Kensington (Vic.) (part), accounting for 43.4% (2,852 people). This share was higher than Melbourne (C) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 171 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kensington (Vic.) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kensington (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Melbourne (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kensington (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Melbourne (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,119
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,119
17.0%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,852
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,852
43.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
436
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
436
6.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
501
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
501
7.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
789
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
789
12.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
365
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
365
5.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
153
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
153
2.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
264
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
264
4.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
83
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
83
1.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+171
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+138
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+31
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-55
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-18
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-58
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+25
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kensington (Vic.) (part). 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 | 1,119 | 17.0% | 13.3% | 948 | 15.1% | 14.4% | +171 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,852 | 43.4% | 39.4% | 2,714 | 43.1% | 39.4% | +138 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 436 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 405 | 6.4% | 7.3% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 501 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 556 | 8.8% | 11.2% | -55 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 789 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 807 | 12.8% | 11.2% | -18 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 365 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 423 | 6.7% | 8.0% | -58 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 153 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 114 | 1.8% | 1.4% | +39 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 264 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 239 | 3.8% | 5.4% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 83 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 88 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,567 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +273 | 0.0pp |