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 Donvale, accounting for 30.7% (1,826 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,826 people and 30.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Donvale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Donvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Donvale, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,058
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
1,058
17.8%
-15.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,826
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+30.7pp
1,826
30.7%
+30.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
577
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
577
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
497
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
497
8.3%
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
824
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
824
13.8%
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
586
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
586
9.8%
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
159
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
159
2.7%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
327
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-27.8pp
327
5.5%
-27.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
97
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
97
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1,053
-15.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,826
+30.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+577
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+497
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+824
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+586
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+159
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+322
-27.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+97
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Donvale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,058 | 17.8% | 17.1% | 5 | 33.3% | 16.8% | +1,053 | -15.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,826 | 30.7% | 30.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 28.5% | +1,826 | +30.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 577 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +577 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 497 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.9% | +497 | +8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 824 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.4% | +824 | +13.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 586 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +586 | +9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 159 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +159 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 327 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5 | 33.3% | 5.6% | +322 | -27.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 97 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +97 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 5,957 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,942 | 0.0pp |