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 Kings Park (Vic.), accounting for 19% (550 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 32 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kings Park (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kings Park (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kings Park (Vic.), with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
153
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
153
5.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
280
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
280
9.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
441
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
441
15.2%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
348
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
348
12.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
327
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
327
11.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
247
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
247
8.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
472
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
472
16.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
550
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
550
19.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
84
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
84
2.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+19
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+32
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kings Park (Vic.). 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 | 153 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 134 | 4.7% | 8.3% | +19 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 280 | 9.6% | 16.8% | 251 | 8.8% | 14.5% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 441 | 15.2% | 13.6% | 409 | 14.4% | 13.8% | +32 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 348 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 335 | 11.8% | 10.6% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 327 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 330 | 11.6% | 13.7% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 247 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 278 | 9.8% | 10.0% | -31 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 472 | 16.3% | 11.8% | 453 | 15.9% | 11.8% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 550 | 19.0% | 13.3% | 560 | 19.7% | 14.8% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 84 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 89 | 3.1% | 2.5% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,902 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,845 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |