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, accounting for 41.8% (1,631 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 413 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Heidelberg - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Heidelberg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
566
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
566
14.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,631
% of total
41.8%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
1,631
41.8%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
338
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
338
8.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
339
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
339
8.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
474
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
474
12.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
240
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
240
6.2%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
88
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
88
2.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
180
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
180
4.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
43
1.1%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+88
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+413
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+65
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+92
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+79
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+21
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+39
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Heidelberg. 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 | 566 | 14.5% | 15.2% | 478 | 15.4% | 13.6% | +88 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,631 | 41.8% | 32.8% | 1,218 | 39.2% | 30.2% | +413 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 338 | 8.7% | 11.4% | 273 | 8.8% | 12.2% | +65 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 339 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 247 | 7.9% | 10.1% | +92 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 474 | 12.2% | 13.4% | 395 | 12.7% | 14.8% | +79 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 240 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 251 | 8.1% | 8.7% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 88 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 67 | 2.2% | 3.1% | +21 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 180 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 141 | 4.5% | 5.8% | +39 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 40 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +788 | 0.0pp |