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 Ascot Vale, accounting for 36.5% (2,997 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 313 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ascot Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ascot Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ascot Vale, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,476
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,476
18.0%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,997
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
2,997
36.5%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
624
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
624
7.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
759
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
759
9.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
998
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
998
12.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
560
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
560
6.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
239
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
2.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
423
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
423
5.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
131
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
131
1.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+268
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+313
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+33
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-23
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-40
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+24
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ascot Vale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,476 | 18.0% | 16.4% | 1,208 | 15.9% | 15.0% | +268 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,997 | 36.5% | 31.3% | 2,684 | 35.3% | 29.3% | +313 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 624 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 591 | 7.8% | 10.2% | +33 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 759 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 782 | 10.3% | 9.5% | -23 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 998 | 12.2% | 14.6% | 1,005 | 13.2% | 15.4% | -7 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 560 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 600 | 7.9% | 9.6% | -40 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 239 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 215 | 2.8% | 3.6% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 423 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 411 | 5.4% | 5.7% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 131 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 116 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,610 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +597 | 0.0pp |