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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Indigo (S), accounting for 20.5% (1,717 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 289 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Indigo (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Indigo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Indigo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,495
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,495
17.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,717
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,717
20.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,173
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,173
14.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
942
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
942
11.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
818
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
818
9.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
594
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
594
7.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
539
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
539
6.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
933
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
933
11.2%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
152
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
152
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+255
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+289
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+103
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+116
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+20
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+25
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+41
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Indigo (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 | 1,495 | 17.9% | 14.5% | 1,240 | 16.6% | 14.6% | +255 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,717 | 20.5% | 18.8% | 1,428 | 19.1% | 17.4% | +289 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,173 | 14.0% | 14.4% | 1,070 | 14.3% | 14.8% | +103 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 942 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 826 | 11.0% | 11.7% | +116 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 818 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 798 | 10.7% | 11.3% | +20 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 594 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 569 | 7.6% | 9.7% | +25 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 539 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 498 | 6.6% | 6.5% | +41 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 933 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 935 | 12.5% | 12.4% | -2 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 152 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 125 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,366 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,492 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +874 | 0.0pp |