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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Unincorporated Vic, accounting for 22.6% (120 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 34 people and 3.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Unincorporated Vic - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Unincorporated Vic in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated Vic, with comparison markers for Regional Vic..

Unincorporated Vic
Regional Vic.

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

120

% of total

22.6%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

40

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

74

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

110

% of total

20.8%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

25

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

30

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

34

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

80

% of total

15.1%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

27

% of total

5.1%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Unincorporated Vic. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..

Occupation of employment for Unincorporated Vic. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
Occupation of employment for Unincorporated Vic. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional Vic.%Count%Regional Vic.%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers12022.6%14.5%9321.1%14.6%+27+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals407.5%18.8%4410.0%17.4%-4-2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers7414.0%14.4%4410.0%14.8%+30+4.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers11020.8%12.7%7617.3%11.7%+34+3.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers254.7%10.9%235.2%11.3%+2-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers305.7%8.5%368.2%9.7%-6-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers346.4%6.3%429.5%6.5%-8-3.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers8015.1%12.0%7316.6%12.4%+7-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated275.1%1.9%112.5%1.7%+16+2.6pp
Total530100.0%100.0%440100.0%100.0%+900.0pp