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 Gannawarra (S), accounting for 22.1% (970 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 125 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gannawarra (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gannawarra (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gannawarra (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
970
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
970
22.1%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
545
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
545
12.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
604
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
604
13.8%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
448
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
448
10.2%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
401
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
401
9.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
344
7.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
348
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
348
7.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
632
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
632
14.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
96
2.2%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-125
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+46
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+37
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+39
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-29
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-34
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-16
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+43
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gannawarra (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 | 970 | 22.1% | 14.5% | 1,095 | 24.9% | 14.6% | -125 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 545 | 12.4% | 18.8% | 499 | 11.3% | 17.4% | +46 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 604 | 13.8% | 14.4% | 567 | 12.9% | 14.8% | +37 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 448 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 409 | 9.3% | 11.7% | +39 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 401 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 430 | 9.8% | 11.3% | -29 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 344 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 378 | 8.6% | 9.7% | -34 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 348 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 321 | 7.3% | 6.5% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 632 | 14.4% | 12.0% | 648 | 14.7% | 12.4% | -16 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 53 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +43 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 4,391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |