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 Loddon (S), accounting for 32% (987 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 53 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Loddon (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Loddon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loddon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
987
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
987
32.0%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
337
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
337
10.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
293
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
293
9.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
279
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
279
9.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
258
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
258
8.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
180
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
180
5.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
230
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
230
7.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
461
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
461
14.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
61
2.0%
+0.2pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+33
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+42
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+53
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+20
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+25
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+41
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Loddon (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 | 987 | 32.0% | 14.5% | 992 | 35.0% | 14.6% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 337 | 10.9% | 18.8% | 304 | 10.7% | 17.4% | +33 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 293 | 9.5% | 14.4% | 251 | 8.8% | 14.8% | +42 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 279 | 9.0% | 12.7% | 226 | 8.0% | 11.7% | +53 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 258 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 238 | 8.4% | 11.3% | +20 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 180 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 155 | 5.5% | 9.7% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 230 | 7.5% | 6.3% | 198 | 7.0% | 6.5% | +32 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 461 | 14.9% | 12.0% | 420 | 14.8% | 12.4% | +41 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 52 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +247 | 0.0pp |