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 Strathmore Heights, accounting for 20% (99 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 27 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Strathmore Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Strathmore Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore Heights, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
83
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
83
16.8%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
99
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
99
20.0%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
59
11.9%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
51
10.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
85
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
85
17.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
44
8.9%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
22
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
22
4.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
43
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
43
8.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
3
0.6%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+19
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-9
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-3
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-12
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Strathmore Heights. 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 | 83 | 16.8% | 16.4% | 56 | 11.9% | 15.0% | +27 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 99 | 20.0% | 31.3% | 80 | 17.0% | 29.3% | +19 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 59 | 11.9% | 9.6% | 68 | 14.4% | 10.2% | -9 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 51 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 54 | 11.5% | 9.5% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 85 | 17.2% | 14.6% | 86 | 18.3% | 15.4% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 44 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 56 | 11.9% | 9.6% | -12 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 22 | 4.5% | 3.4% | 15 | 3.2% | 3.6% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 43 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 34 | 7.2% | 5.7% | +9 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 0.6% | 1.8% | 11 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -8 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 471 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |