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 Taylors Lakes, accounting for 19.6% (1,571 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 180 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Taylors Lakes - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Taylors Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taylors Lakes, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,061
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,061
13.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,571
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,571
19.6%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,075
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,075
13.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
701
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
701
8.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,340
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,340
16.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
846
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
846
10.6%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
570
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
570
7.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
636
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
636
8.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
189
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
189
2.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+20
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+177
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-53
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-9
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-80
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-180
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-58
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+52
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Taylors Lakes. 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 | 1,061 | 13.3% | 8.8% | 1,041 | 12.8% | 8.3% | +20 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,571 | 19.6% | 16.8% | 1,394 | 17.2% | 14.5% | +177 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,075 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 1,128 | 13.9% | 13.8% | -53 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 701 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 710 | 8.7% | 10.6% | -9 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,340 | 16.8% | 13.4% | 1,420 | 17.5% | 13.7% | -80 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 846 | 10.6% | 8.6% | 1,026 | 12.6% | 10.0% | -180 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 570 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 570 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 636 | 8.0% | 13.3% | 694 | 8.5% | 14.8% | -58 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 189 | 2.4% | 2.8% | 137 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +52 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 7,997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -121 | 0.0pp |