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 Ararat (RC), accounting for 18.9% (939 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 72 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ararat (RC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ararat (RC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ararat (RC), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
939
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
939
18.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
682
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
682
13.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
555
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
555
11.2%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
771
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
771
15.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
437
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
437
8.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
357
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
357
7.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
276
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
276
5.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
829
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
829
16.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
115
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
115
2.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+72
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+59
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+26
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+44
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+17
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+35
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+31
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ararat (RC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 939 | 18.9% | 14.5% | 867 | 18.4% | 14.6% | +72 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 682 | 13.7% | 18.8% | 623 | 13.2% | 17.4% | +59 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 555 | 11.2% | 14.4% | 555 | 11.8% | 14.8% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 771 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 745 | 15.8% | 11.7% | +26 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 437 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 393 | 8.3% | 11.3% | +44 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 357 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 388 | 8.2% | 9.7% | -31 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 276 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 259 | 5.5% | 6.5% | +17 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 829 | 16.7% | 12.0% | 794 | 16.9% | 12.4% | +35 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 115 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 84 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +31 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 4,973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +265 | 0.0pp |