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 Park, accounting for 18.9% (219 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 2,495 people and 24.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Keilor Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Keilor Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor Park, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
141
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
141
12.2%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
219
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-24.2pp
219
18.9%
-24.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
182
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
182
15.7%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
107
9.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
190
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
190
16.4%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
113
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
113
9.8%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
82
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
82
7.1%
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
103
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
103
8.9%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
30
2.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-807
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-2,495
-24.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-223
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-449
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-617
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-310
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-32
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-136
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-58
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Keilor Park. 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 | 141 | 12.2% | 8.8% | 948 | 15.1% | 8.3% | -807 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 219 | 18.9% | 16.8% | 2,714 | 43.1% | 14.5% | -2,495 | -24.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 182 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 405 | 6.4% | 13.8% | -223 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 107 | 9.2% | 11.0% | 556 | 8.8% | 10.6% | -449 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 190 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 807 | 12.8% | 13.7% | -617 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 113 | 9.8% | 8.6% | 423 | 6.7% | 10.0% | -310 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 82 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 114 | 1.8% | 11.8% | -32 | +5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 103 | 8.9% | 13.3% | 239 | 3.8% | 14.8% | -136 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 30 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 88 | 1.4% | 2.5% | -58 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,137 | 0.0pp |