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 Kealba, accounting for 18.4% (263 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 19 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kealba - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kealba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kealba, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
137
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
137
9.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
263
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
263
18.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
224
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
224
15.7%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
148
10.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
209
14.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
145
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
145
10.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
116
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
116
8.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
158
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
158
11.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
28
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-15
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-12
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-16
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kealba. 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 | 137 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 138 | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 263 | 18.4% | 16.8% | 260 | 17.5% | 14.5% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 224 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 212 | 14.3% | 13.8% | +12 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 148 | 10.3% | 11.0% | 163 | 11.0% | 10.6% | -15 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 209 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 215 | 14.5% | 13.7% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 145 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 157 | 10.6% | 10.0% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 116 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 132 | 8.9% | 11.8% | -16 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 158 | 11.0% | 13.3% | 177 | 11.9% | 14.8% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 25 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -52 | 0.0pp |