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 Benalla, accounting for 16.5% (731 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 111 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Benalla - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Benalla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benalla, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
505
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
505
11.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
731
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
731
16.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
668
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
668
15.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
625
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
625
14.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
479
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
479
10.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
371
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
371
8.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
336
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
336
7.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
625
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
625
14.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
101
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
101
2.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+26
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+105
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+35
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+111
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+46
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-15
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+30
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+79
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+36
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Benalla. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 505 | 11.4% | 15.6% | 479 | 12.0% | 16.0% | +26 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 731 | 16.5% | 15.6% | 626 | 15.7% | 15.2% | +105 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 668 | 15.1% | 15.1% | 633 | 15.9% | 15.6% | +35 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 625 | 14.1% | 12.6% | 514 | 12.9% | 11.5% | +111 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 479 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 433 | 10.8% | 10.9% | +46 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 371 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 386 | 9.7% | 8.6% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 336 | 7.6% | 7.5% | 306 | 7.7% | 7.1% | +30 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 625 | 14.1% | 13.6% | 546 | 13.7% | 13.2% | +79 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 101 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 65 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +36 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 4,437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,993 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +444 | 0.0pp |