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 Macleod (Vic.) (part), accounting for 34.3% (1,712 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,265 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Macleod (Vic.) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Macleod (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macleod (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
796
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
796
15.9%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,712
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
1,712
34.3%
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
493
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
493
9.9%
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
475
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
475
9.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
713
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
713
14.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
361
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
361
7.2%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
130
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
130
2.6%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
238
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
238
4.8%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
67
1.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+482
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,265
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+49
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+221
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+344
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+112
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-29
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+20
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+40
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Macleod (Vic.) (part). 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 | 796 | 15.9% | 15.2% | 314 | 12.7% | 13.6% | +482 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,712 | 34.3% | 32.8% | 447 | 18.0% | 30.2% | +1,265 | +16.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 493 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 444 | 17.9% | 12.2% | +49 | -8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 475 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 254 | 10.2% | 10.1% | +221 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 713 | 14.3% | 13.4% | 369 | 14.9% | 14.8% | +344 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 361 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 249 | 10.0% | 8.7% | +112 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 130 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 159 | 6.4% | 3.1% | -29 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 238 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 218 | 8.8% | 5.8% | +20 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 67 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 27 | 1.1% | 1.5% | +40 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,995 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,514 | 0.0pp |