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 Lodge, accounting for 21.4% (194 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 23 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Keilor Lodge - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Keilor Lodge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor Lodge, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
118
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
118
13.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
194
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
194
21.4%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
118
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
118
13.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
106
11.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
141
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
141
15.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
94
10.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
53
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
53
5.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
62
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
62
6.8%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
21
2.3%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-18
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+15
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-18
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-23
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+13
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Keilor Lodge. 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 | 118 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 136 | 14.5% | 8.3% | -18 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 194 | 21.4% | 16.8% | 179 | 19.1% | 14.5% | +15 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 118 | 13.0% | 13.6% | 136 | 14.5% | 13.8% | -18 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 106 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 108 | 11.5% | 10.6% | -2 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 141 | 15.5% | 13.4% | 144 | 15.4% | 13.7% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 94 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 117 | 12.5% | 10.0% | -23 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 53 | 5.8% | 11.8% | 49 | 5.2% | 11.8% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 62 | 6.8% | 13.3% | 49 | 5.2% | 14.8% | +13 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 13 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 908 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 936 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |