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 Park Orchards (part), accounting for 27.3% (550 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 547 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Park Orchards (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Park Orchards (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
431
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
431
21.4%
-11.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
550
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
550
27.3%
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
206
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
206
10.2%
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
183
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
183
9.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
278
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
278
13.8%
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
202
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
202
10.0%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
34
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
34
1.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
108
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
108
5.4%
-7.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
32
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+418
-11.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+547
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+206
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+180
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+278
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+202
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+34
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+103
-7.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Park Orchards (part). 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 | 431 | 21.4% | 17.1% | 13 | 33.3% | 16.8% | +418 | -11.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 550 | 27.3% | 30.3% | 3 | 7.7% | 28.5% | +547 | +19.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 206 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +206 | +10.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 183 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 3 | 7.7% | 8.9% | +180 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 278 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.4% | +278 | +13.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 202 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +202 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 34 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +34 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 108 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5 | 12.8% | 5.6% | +103 | -7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +32 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 2,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,977 | 0.0pp |