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 South Yarra (part), accounting for 45.6% (7,430 people). This share was higher than Stonnington (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 7,407 people and 23.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
South Yarra (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for South Yarra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Yarra (part), with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
3,079
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
3,079
18.9%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
7,430
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+23.3pp
7,430
45.6%
+23.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
850
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
850
5.2%
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,153
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
1,153
7.1%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,752
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,752
10.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,108
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,108
6.8%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
181
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
181
1.1%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
431
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
431
2.6%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
297
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
297
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3,063
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7,407
+23.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+833
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1,141
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,740
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1,103
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+178
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+424
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+297
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for South Yarra (part). 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 | 3,079 | 18.9% | 19.9% | 16 | 15.5% | 18.9% | +3,063 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 7,430 | 45.6% | 41.1% | 23 | 22.3% | 39.8% | +7,407 | +23.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 850 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 17 | 16.5% | 6.1% | +833 | -11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,153 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 12 | 11.7% | 8.1% | +1,141 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,752 | 10.8% | 11.5% | 12 | 11.7% | 12.3% | +1,740 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,108 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 5 | 4.9% | 9.0% | +1,103 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 181 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 3 | 2.9% | 1.1% | +178 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 431 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 7 | 6.8% | 3.0% | +424 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 297 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +297 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 16,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,178 | 0.0pp |