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 Southbank (part), accounting for 38.5% (5,997 people). This share was lower than Melbourne (C) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,896 people and 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Southbank (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Southbank (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Melbourne (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southbank (part), with comparison markers for Melbourne (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,349
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
2,349
15.1%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
5,997
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
5,997
38.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,132
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,132
7.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,573
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,573
10.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,886
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,886
12.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
999
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
999
6.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
348
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
348
2.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
996
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
996
6.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
291
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
291
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+455
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,896
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+332
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+474
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+599
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+164
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+232
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+572
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+79
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Southbank (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 | 2,349 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 1,894 | 17.6% | 14.4% | +455 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 5,997 | 38.5% | 39.4% | 4,101 | 38.1% | 39.4% | +1,896 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,132 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 800 | 7.4% | 7.3% | +332 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,573 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 1,099 | 10.2% | 11.2% | +474 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,886 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 1,287 | 11.9% | 11.2% | +599 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 999 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 835 | 7.8% | 8.0% | +164 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 348 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 116 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +232 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 996 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 424 | 3.9% | 5.4% | +572 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 291 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 212 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +79 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 15,580 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,771 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,809 | 0.0pp |