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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Buloke (S), accounting for 29.6% (785 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 45 people, while its share fell by 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Buloke (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Buloke (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Buloke (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
785
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
785
29.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
354
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
354
13.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
284
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
284
10.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
230
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
230
8.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
227
8.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
160
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
160
6.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
204
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
204
7.7%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
365
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
365
13.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
48
1.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+45
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+23
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+39
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Buloke (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 785 | 29.6% | 14.5% | 740 | 29.8% | 14.6% | +45 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 354 | 13.3% | 18.8% | 350 | 14.1% | 17.4% | +4 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 284 | 10.7% | 14.4% | 261 | 10.5% | 14.8% | +23 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 230 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 218 | 8.8% | 11.7% | +12 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 227 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 216 | 8.7% | 11.3% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 160 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 176 | 7.1% | 9.7% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 204 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 165 | 6.6% | 6.5% | +39 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 365 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 326 | 13.1% | 12.4% | +39 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 41 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,486 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +168 | 0.0pp |