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 Timboon, accounting for 16.7% (99 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 99 people and 16.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Timboon - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Timboon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Timboon, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).

Timboon
Corangamite (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

99

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

+16.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

66

% of total

11.1%

Change from 2016

-88.9pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

91

% of total

15.3%

Change from 2016

+15.3pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

60

% of total

10.1%

Change from 2016

+10.1pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

47

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

+7.9pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

54

% of total

9.1%

Change from 2016

+9.1pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

63

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

+10.6pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

99

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

+16.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

15

% of total

2.5%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Timboon. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).

Occupation of employment for Timboon. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Occupation of employment for Timboon. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers9916.7%26.5%00.0%28.2%+99+16.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals6611.1%11.8%3100.0%11.5%+63-88.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers9115.3%12.0%00.0%11.8%+91+15.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers6010.1%10.0%00.0%8.8%+60+10.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers477.9%7.7%00.0%7.4%+47+7.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers549.1%6.6%00.0%7.3%+54+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers6310.6%8.1%00.0%7.3%+63+10.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers9916.7%15.5%00.0%15.9%+99+16.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated152.5%1.8%00.0%1.8%+15+2.5pp
Total593100.0%100.0%3100.0%100.0%+5900.0pp