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 Keilor Downs, accounting for 18.3% (777 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 68 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Keilor Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Keilor Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor Downs, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
436
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
436
10.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
777
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
777
18.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
604
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
604
14.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
439
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
439
10.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
702
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
702
16.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
408
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
408
9.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
375
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
375
8.8%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
406
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
406
9.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
82
1.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+31
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+66
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-64
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+15
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-62
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-68
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-62
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Keilor Downs. 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 | 436 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 405 | 9.3% | 8.3% | +31 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 777 | 18.3% | 16.8% | 711 | 16.3% | 14.5% | +66 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 604 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 668 | 15.3% | 13.8% | -64 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 439 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 424 | 9.7% | 10.6% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 702 | 16.6% | 13.4% | 707 | 16.2% | 13.7% | -5 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 408 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 470 | 10.8% | 10.0% | -62 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 375 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 443 | 10.1% | 11.8% | -68 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 406 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 468 | 10.7% | 14.8% | -62 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 82 | 1.9% | 2.8% | 75 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -128 | 0.0pp |