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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Albanvale, accounting for 18.6% (389 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 966 people and 27.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Albanvale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Albanvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albanvale, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
99
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-20.1pp
99
4.7%
-20.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
243
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-27.8pp
243
11.6%
-27.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
334
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
334
16.0%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
232
11.1%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
219
10.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
185
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
185
8.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
303
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
303
14.5%
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
389
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
389
18.6%
+16.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
69
3.3%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-661
-20.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-966
-27.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+175
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+48
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-108
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-78
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+281
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+313
+16.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Albanvale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 99 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 760 | 24.8% | 8.3% | -661 | -20.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 243 | 11.6% | 16.8% | 1,209 | 39.4% | 14.5% | -966 | -27.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 334 | 16.0% | 13.6% | 159 | 5.2% | 13.8% | +175 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 232 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 184 | 6.0% | 10.6% | +48 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 219 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 327 | 10.7% | 13.7% | -108 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 185 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 263 | 8.6% | 10.0% | -78 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 303 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 22 | 0.7% | 11.8% | +281 | +13.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 389 | 18.6% | 13.3% | 76 | 2.5% | 14.8% | +313 | +16.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 69 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 69 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 2,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,067 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -981 | 0.0pp |