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 Colac-Otway (S), accounting for 18.9% (2,011 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (12%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 266 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Colac-Otway (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Colac-Otway (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colac-Otway (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,770
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,770
16.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,379
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,379
13.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,434
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,434
13.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,255
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,255
11.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
929
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
929
8.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
861
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
861
8.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
792
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
792
7.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
2,011
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
2,011
18.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
209
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
209
2.0%
+0.1pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+144
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+208
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+124
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+127
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+61
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+40
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+97
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+266
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Colac-Otway (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 | 1,770 | 16.6% | 14.5% | 1,626 | 17.0% | 14.6% | +144 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,379 | 13.0% | 18.8% | 1,171 | 12.3% | 17.4% | +208 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,434 | 13.5% | 14.4% | 1,310 | 13.7% | 14.8% | +124 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,255 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 1,128 | 11.8% | 11.7% | +127 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 929 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 868 | 9.1% | 11.3% | +61 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 861 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 821 | 8.6% | 9.7% | +40 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 792 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 695 | 7.3% | 6.5% | +97 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 2,011 | 18.9% | 12.0% | 1,745 | 18.3% | 12.4% | +266 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 209 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 177 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +32 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 10,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,545 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,097 | 0.0pp |