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 (Vic.), accounting for 29.8% (1,428 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,411 people and 19.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Strathmore (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Strathmore (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
886
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
886
18.5%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,428
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
1,428
29.8%
+19.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
462
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
462
9.7%
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
370
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
370
7.7%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
767
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
767
16.0%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
432
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
432
9.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
119
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
119
2.5%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
233
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
233
4.9%
-10.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
92
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
92
1.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+860
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,411
+19.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+433
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+354
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+750
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+418
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+105
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+209
-10.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+88
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Strathmore (Vic.). 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 | 886 | 18.5% | 16.4% | 26 | 16.1% | 15.0% | +860 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,428 | 29.8% | 31.3% | 17 | 10.6% | 29.3% | +1,411 | +19.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 462 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 29 | 18.0% | 10.2% | +433 | -8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 370 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 16 | 9.9% | 9.5% | +354 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 767 | 16.0% | 14.6% | 17 | 10.6% | 15.4% | +750 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 432 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 14 | 8.7% | 9.6% | +418 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 119 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 14 | 8.7% | 3.6% | +105 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 233 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 24 | 14.9% | 5.7% | +209 | -10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 92 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 4 | 2.5% | 1.7% | +88 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 4,784 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,623 | 0.0pp |