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 Armadale (Vic.), accounting for 42.5% (2,302 people). This share was higher than Stonnington (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 386 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Armadale (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Armadale (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armadale (Vic.), with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,093
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,093
20.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,302
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
2,302
42.5%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
280
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
280
5.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
378
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
378
7.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
588
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
588
10.9%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
459
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
459
8.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
70
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
70
1.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
145
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
145
2.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
96
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+184
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+386
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-12
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-57
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+23
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-17
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Armadale (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Stonnington (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,093 | 20.2% | 19.9% | 909 | 18.6% | 18.9% | +184 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,302 | 42.5% | 41.1% | 1,916 | 39.2% | 39.8% | +386 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 280 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 267 | 5.5% | 6.1% | +13 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 378 | 7.0% | 7.7% | 390 | 8.0% | 8.1% | -12 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 588 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 645 | 13.2% | 12.3% | -57 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 459 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 463 | 9.5% | 9.0% | -4 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 70 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 47 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 145 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 162 | 3.3% | 3.0% | -17 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 81 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +536 | 0.0pp |