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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Bedford Park (part), accounting for 23.2% (197 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (11.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 85 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bedford Park (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bedford Park (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bedford Park (part), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
43
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
43
5.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
196
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
196
23.1%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
84
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
84
9.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
197
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
197
23.2%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
80
9.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
81
9.5%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
50
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
50
5.9%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
103
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
103
12.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
12
1.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+28
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+85
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+26
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bedford Park (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 43 | 5.1% | 15.4% | 35 | 5.6% | 13.6% | +8 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 196 | 23.1% | 34.6% | 168 | 27.0% | 33.8% | +28 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 84 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 50 | 8.0% | 10.1% | +34 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 197 | 23.2% | 11.4% | 112 | 18.0% | 10.9% | +85 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 80 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 67 | 10.8% | 13.2% | +13 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 81 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 83 | 13.3% | 8.5% | -2 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 50 | 5.9% | 2.4% | 23 | 3.7% | 2.2% | +27 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 103 | 12.1% | 6.1% | 77 | 12.4% | 6.6% | +26 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 6 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +228 | 0.0pp |