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 Corangamite (S), accounting for 26.5% (2,012 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 129 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Corangamite (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Corangamite (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Corangamite (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,012
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,012
26.5%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
894
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
894
11.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
911
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
911
12.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
758
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
758
10.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
584
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
584
7.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
497
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
497
6.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
618
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
618
8.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,173
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,173
15.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
139
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
139
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-11
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+72
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+68
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+129
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+54
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-29
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+98
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+32
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Corangamite (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 | 2,012 | 26.5% | 14.5% | 2,023 | 28.2% | 14.6% | -11 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 894 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 822 | 11.5% | 17.4% | +72 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 911 | 12.0% | 14.4% | 843 | 11.8% | 14.8% | +68 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 758 | 10.0% | 12.7% | 629 | 8.8% | 11.7% | +129 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 584 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 530 | 7.4% | 11.3% | +54 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 497 | 6.6% | 8.5% | 526 | 7.3% | 9.7% | -29 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 618 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 520 | 7.3% | 6.5% | +98 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,173 | 15.5% | 12.0% | 1,141 | 15.9% | 12.4% | +32 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 139 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 129 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +419 | 0.0pp |