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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wahgunyah, accounting for 19.7% (93 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 24 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wahgunyah - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wahgunyah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wahgunyah, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
62
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
62
13.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
60
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
60
12.7%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
93
19.7%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
43
9.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
37
7.8%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
43
9.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
36
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
36
7.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
78
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
78
16.5%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
12
2.5%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-6
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+8
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+17
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wahgunyah. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 62 | 13.1% | 17.9% | 68 | 14.1% | 16.6% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 60 | 12.7% | 20.5% | 52 | 10.8% | 19.1% | +8 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 93 | 19.7% | 14.0% | 76 | 15.8% | 14.3% | +17 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 43 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 42 | 8.7% | 11.0% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 37 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 51 | 10.6% | 10.7% | -14 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 43 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 39 | 8.1% | 7.6% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 36 | 7.6% | 6.4% | 40 | 8.3% | 6.6% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 78 | 16.5% | 11.2% | 102 | 21.2% | 12.5% | -24 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 4 | 0.8% | 1.7% | +8 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 473 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |