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 Fitzroy North (part), accounting for 49.1% (3,762 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 568 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fitzroy North (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fitzroy North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,344
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,344
17.5%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,762
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
3,762
49.1%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
435
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
435
5.7%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
614
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
614
8.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
749
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
749
9.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
414
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
414
5.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
74
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
74
1.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
183
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
183
2.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
100
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
100
1.3%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+188
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+568
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-53
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-42
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-17
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+23
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-11
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fitzroy North (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,344 | 17.5% | 18.0% | 1,156 | 16.4% | 16.8% | +188 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,762 | 49.1% | 45.9% | 3,194 | 45.4% | 42.8% | +568 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 435 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 488 | 6.9% | 6.9% | -53 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 614 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 656 | 9.3% | 8.8% | -42 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 749 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 766 | 10.9% | 10.9% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 414 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 430 | 6.1% | 7.2% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 74 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 84 | 1.2% | 1.5% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 183 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 160 | 2.3% | 3.3% | +23 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 100 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 111 | 1.6% | 1.7% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 7,669 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +631 | 0.0pp |