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 West, accounting for 28.2% (620 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 258 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Heidelberg West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Heidelberg West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg West, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
201
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
201
9.2%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
620
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
620
28.2%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
267
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
267
12.2%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
313
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
313
14.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
212
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
212
9.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
143
6.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
167
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
167
7.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
220
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
220
10.0%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
56
2.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+87
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+258
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+42
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-30
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Heidelberg West. 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 | 201 | 9.2% | 15.2% | 114 | 6.2% | 13.6% | +87 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 620 | 28.2% | 32.8% | 362 | 19.8% | 30.2% | +258 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 267 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 269 | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 313 | 14.3% | 9.9% | 271 | 14.8% | 10.1% | +42 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 212 | 9.7% | 13.4% | 208 | 11.4% | 14.8% | +4 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 143 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 142 | 7.8% | 8.7% | +1 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 167 | 7.6% | 3.0% | 164 | 9.0% | 3.1% | +3 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 220 | 10.0% | 5.4% | 250 | 13.7% | 5.8% | -30 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 56 | 2.6% | 1.5% | 44 | 2.4% | 1.5% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +365 | 0.0pp |