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 Heidelberg Heights, accounting for 33.9% (1,214 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,214 people and 33.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Heidelberg Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Heidelberg Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg Heights, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
478
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
478
13.3%
+13.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,214
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+33.9pp
1,214
33.9%
+33.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
416
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
416
11.6%
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
358
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
358
10.0%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
432
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
432
12.1%
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
244
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
244
6.8%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
150
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-29.1pp
150
4.2%
-29.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
224
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
224
6.3%
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
55
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
55
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+478
+13.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,214
+33.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+416
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+358
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+432
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+244
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+147
-29.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+224
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+55
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Heidelberg Heights. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 478 | 13.3% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.6% | +478 | +13.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,214 | 33.9% | 32.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 30.2% | +1,214 | +33.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 416 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.2% | +416 | +11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 358 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +358 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 432 | 12.1% | 13.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +432 | +12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 244 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.7% | +244 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 150 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3 | 33.3% | 3.1% | +147 | -29.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 224 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +224 | +6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 55 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +55 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 3,581 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,572 | 0.0pp |