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 Richmond (Vic.), accounting for 43.1% (8,028 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,381 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Richmond (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Richmond (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
3,498
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
3,498
18.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
8,028
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
8,028
43.1%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,287
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,287
6.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,422
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,422
7.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
2,000
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,000
10.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,195
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,195
6.4%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
278
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
278
1.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
655
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
655
3.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
282
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
282
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+519
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,381
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+50
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+14
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-212
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Richmond (Vic.). 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 | 3,498 | 18.8% | 18.0% | 2,979 | 17.7% | 16.8% | +519 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 8,028 | 43.1% | 45.9% | 6,647 | 39.4% | 42.8% | +1,381 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,287 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 1,237 | 7.3% | 6.9% | +50 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,422 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 1,424 | 8.4% | 8.8% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 2,000 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 1,986 | 11.8% | 10.9% | +14 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,195 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 1,407 | 8.3% | 7.2% | -212 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 278 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 274 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 655 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 668 | 4.0% | 3.3% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 282 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 262 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 18,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,765 | 0.0pp |