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 Queenscliffe (B), accounting for 31.2% (402 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 66 people, while its share fell by 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Queenscliffe (B) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Queenscliffe (B) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queenscliffe (B), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
229
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
229
17.8%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
402
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
402
31.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
135
10.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
128
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
128
9.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
164
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
164
12.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
103
8.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
20
1.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
82
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
82
6.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
2.3%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+56
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+66
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+26
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-12
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Queenscliffe (B). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 229 | 17.8% | 14.5% | 173 | 16.5% | 14.6% | +56 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 402 | 31.2% | 18.8% | 336 | 32.1% | 17.4% | +66 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 135 | 10.5% | 14.4% | 120 | 11.5% | 14.8% | +15 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 128 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 96 | 9.2% | 11.7% | +32 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 164 | 12.7% | 10.9% | 124 | 11.9% | 11.3% | +40 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 103 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 77 | 7.4% | 9.7% | +26 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 20 | 1.6% | 6.3% | 32 | 3.1% | 6.5% | -12 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 82 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 70 | 6.7% | 12.4% | +12 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 30 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 28 | 2.7% | 1.7% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +241 | 0.0pp |