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 Prahran, accounting for 41.2% (3,350 people). This share was similar to Stonnington (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 3,322 people and 28.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Prahran - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Prahran in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prahran, with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,613
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
1,613
19.8%
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,350
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+28.5pp
3,350
41.2%
+28.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
527
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
527
6.5%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
641
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
641
7.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
960
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
960
11.8%
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
607
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
607
7.5%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
97
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
97
1.2%
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
220
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
220
2.7%
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
118
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
118
1.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1,555
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3,322
+28.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+504
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+625
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+947
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+598
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+77
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+171
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+115
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Prahran. 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 | 1,613 | 19.8% | 19.9% | 58 | 26.2% | 18.9% | +1,555 | -6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,350 | 41.2% | 41.1% | 28 | 12.7% | 39.8% | +3,322 | +28.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 527 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 23 | 10.4% | 6.1% | +504 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 641 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 16 | 7.2% | 8.1% | +625 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 960 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 13 | 5.9% | 12.3% | +947 | +5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 607 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9 | 4.1% | 9.0% | +598 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 97 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 20 | 9.0% | 1.1% | +77 | -7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 220 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 49 | 22.2% | 3.0% | +171 | -19.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 118 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +115 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,908 | 0.0pp |